Programme

Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Music
Length of the programme
48 months
ECTS credits
240
Level of qualification
Bachelor
Mode
Full-time
Language
Dutch, with parts in English, English
School
  • Prince Claus Conservatoire
Locations
  • Groningen

Music, major Choir Directing

Profile of the programme

Graduates of the Major Choir Conducting have received a high level of musical training which is broad-based and well geared to the labour market. Students encounter a wide repertoire ranging from classical music to popular music representative of the various professional fields. The degree programme focuses on competences related to conducting choirs which are assessed in compulsory presentations, projects and Master classes. 
 

Learning outcomes

Vision and Creativity
The musician is artistically driven, acquires views and convictions about his own field and communicates these in musical professional practice.
  • The student has a musical personality with which he/she expresses his or her own vision of music through expressive language and a professional drive.
  • The student deals with various musical concepts, styles and forms of interpretation in a creative and/or recreating manner and gives form to this playing music.
  • The student teaches from defensible  music/pedagogical starting points and converts these into concrete music educational activities.
Communication
The musician acts effectively and efficiently in different contexts and transfers the artistic meaning of music to others.
  • The student explores artistic possibilities in interaction with target groups.
  • The student presents himself, with or without others.
Ability to collaborate
The musician makes an active contribution to a joint product or process.
  • The student has the social and communication skills to participate in various forms of musical collaboration.
The Craft
The musician maintains a wide range of technical knowledge and skills that enable him to function both within the national and international professional context.
  • The student has a distinctive musical imagination and uses this in practical situations.
  • The student has musical instrumental/vocal competences to make and shape music.
  • The student masters sufficient repertoire to function in a professional context.
  • The student acquires new repertoire.
  • The student shows knowledge of the use or handling of relevant preconditions.
Analytical skills
The musician analyzes music (cognitively).
  • The student is able to transcribe, analyze audible and/or notated music on the basis of insight into rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures and forms, and to interpret and perform is from there.
  • The student has knowledge of relevant music literature, the historical and stylistic context of the performance practice, and applies this purposefully.
Environmental focus
The musician is alert to developments in society and integrates these into his musical practice.
  • The student makes connections between his own artistic functioning, developments in music and other art disciplines and the social context.
  • The student places his/her musical activities in the perspective of music from different traditions, style periods, cultures and regions.
  • The student participates in the music scene and comes into contact with (other) musicians, the public and potential clients.
Entrepreneurship
The musician independently shapes a professional existence within the music world.
  • The student functions as a cultural entrepreneur of his/her own productions.
  • The student presents him/herself and his/her musical product (substantive, organizational and financial) to potential users.
  • The student shows a professional attitude in contacts with clients and users.
Innovation
The musician explores his own field and experiments with it, which is reflected in innovative musical processes and productions.
  • The student shows an inquisitive attitude aimed at further development of the discipline and its context.
Acting methodically / reflectively
The musician acts methodically and professionally, reflects on this and is able to receive and provide feedback independently and with others.
  • The student has sufficient professional knowledge, insight and experience to critically consider his or her own artistic and educational achievements and, on that basis, to continuously evaluate and further develop quality.
  • The student sets realistic goals, works in a planned way and reflects on his/her actions.

Programme

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