Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Master’s Exam Collaborative piano32661/3084/2324/1/22
Study guide

Master’s Exam Collaborative piano

32661/3084/2324/1/22
Academic year 2023-24
Is found in:
  • Master of Arts in Music, programme stage 5
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment) within Instrumental / Vocal studies
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment) within Instrumental/Vocal Studies
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 18 credits
Co-ordinator: Proot Stephanie
Other teaching staff: Rodrigues Eliane, Wise Andrew
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 31.10.2023 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 540,00 hours

Prerequisites

previously registered for Collaborative piano.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.1 The student independently broadens and explores repertoire related to his or her discipline.
The student interprets repertoire in exciting and mature ways according to the stylistic standard demanded at an international level.
The student can use characteristics of style (tailored to the specifics and repertoire of the instrument) when improvising. The styles can be: atonality, extended tonality, modality, jazz, tonal.
The student can correctly perform technical exercises with symmetrical and asymmetrical time signatures, polyrhythms and cross rhythms.
1.2 The student masters the internationally used stylistic performance practice standards.
The student interprets repertoire in exciting and mature ways according to the stylistic standard demanded at an international level.
The student can adapt fluently to other languages and musical styles in the relevant repertoire.
1.3 The student can take on a leading role in an ensemble.
The student shows skills in improvisation and practical harmony and knows how to implement it.
1.5 The student can move his or her public through the means of artistic dialogue.
The student consciously moves the public with his or her personal vision and artistic drive.
2.1 The student has thoroughly mastered musical parameters and structures.
The student knows the parameters and structures of the specific repertoire and knows how to implement them independently in a flexible way.
2.3 The student can process musical structures through analysis and interpretation.
The student is able to make and play piano reductions from orchestra full score on the spot.
2.4 The student has acquired the correct playing techniques and posture.
The student masters a proper playing technique and posture.
2.5m The student is aware of the technical and technological developments within his or her discipline.
The student has acquired deep knowledge of the technical aspects of the accompaniment and applies this independently to the relevant repertoire.
3.1 The student can employ his or her social and communication skills in order to take on a leadership role.
The student shows an attitude of usefulness and takes on a supportive role that is essential for collaborative pianists throughout their careers.
The student works in a team (with other artistic disciplines) on the creation of his or her own artistic concept.
The student is actively involved in the musical life of the Conservatoire, collaborating with students and ensembles in all departments.
The student knows how to play under the baton and and accompanies the conducting class during their lessons and exams.

Course content

Read the vade mecum.
The annual program is determined in consultation with the main subject teacher.

The opera and oratorio repertoire spans the period from the Early Baroque to the 21st century.

Study material (text): Mandatory

- Scores, textbooks and recordings cf. the main teacher's specification
- Scores from the examination program. The examination programme will be determined in consultation with the main teacher.

Study material (text): Recommended

- Scores, textbooks and recordings cf. the main teacher's specification
- Scores from the examination program. The examination programme will be determined in consultation with the main teacher.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis60,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours480,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Eerste examenperiodeArtistic skills assessment during the examination series100,00