Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Music Practice 2 (6 ects)38962/3445/2526/1/58
Study guide

Music Practice 2 (6 ects)

38962/3445/2526/1/58
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music, programme stage 2
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Accordion within Instrumental / Vocal Studies
    • Orchestra Instrument within Instrumental / Vocal Studies
    • Piano within Instrumental / Vocal Studies
In other study programme:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music as Music Practice 2 (3 ects)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Geysels Bart
Other teaching staff: Grimm Justus, Kessels Koen, Proot Stephanie
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2025 (Academic year)
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 180,00 hours

Prerequisites

previously registered for Music Practice 1 (6 ects).

Learning outcomes (list)

1.1 The student masters the representative repertoire for his or her discipline.
The student of Instrument/Voice can perform a simple piece of repertoire in a group.
1.3 The student can make music in ensembles with various settings.
The student of Instrument/Voice has a basic understanding of the role of his or her own instrument as compared to other instruments in relation to ensemble playing.
The student of Instrument/Voice can readily function under the direction of a conductor or leader.
The student listens at all times to his or her fellow musicians.
2.2 The student makes progress through independent study.
The student of Instrument/Voice demonstrates at the rehearsals that he or she can independently interpret a score.
2.3 The student reads, analyses, writes and interprets music.
The student of Instrument/Voice can play a simple, standard work in a group at sight.
2.4 The student masters the correct playing techniques and postures.
The student of Instrument/Voice masters the technical elements in relation to articulation and sound production.
The student of Instrument/Voice has a healthy and functional posture when performing.
3.1 The student possesses social and communication skills.
The student possesses a professional attitude, is helpful, shows respect and easy social communication skills with fellow students and teachers.
The student can readily work in a group in a creative context.
4.3 The student reflects critically on him- or herself and his surroundings.
The student can critically comment on the masterclasses or lectures in the light of his or her own principal discipline.

Course content

Detailed information about the learning content can be found on the page "Music Practice" on Digit-AP and in the study guide.

Study material (text): Mandatory

- Scores, to be provided by the RCA 
- Suitable instrument

Study material (text): Recommended

- Specialized journals & professional literature regarding group music making
- Websites mbt the professional literature and research in the field

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis30,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours150,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)100,00

Evaluation (text)

Your attendance is compulsory (barring illness, force majeure, etc.) in order to be evaluated through continuous assessment.

Unauthorised absence has a negative impact on your chances of passing this course.