| Course code | MIX001 |
| Name of the course | Main Studies |
| Languages of instruction | Estonian/English |
| Specification | for Music and Music Performance program (MA) |
| Teaching staff | Momir Novakovic, Maksim Štšura, Mari Poll-Novakovic, Marje Lohuaru, Hirvo Surva, Ivari Ilja, Mihkel Poll, Age Juurikas, Peep Lassmann, Sten Lassmann, Marko Martin, Henry-David Varema, Taavi Tampuu, Nadežda Kurem, Mati Turi, Heli Veskus, Juhan-Hannes Tralla, Taimo Toomast, Arvo Volmer, Paul Mägi, Toomas Vavilov, Peeter Sarapuu, Kalervo Olavi Kulmala, Helin Kapten, Martti Raide, Meelis Orgse, Kai Ratassepp, Urmas Vulp, Toomas Trass, Toomas Kapten |
| Responsible staff member | Kristi Kapten |
| Graded or pass/fail examinations | grading | grading | grading |
| Semester | autumn | spring | autumn |
| ECTS | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Total ECTS | 30 ECTS |
| Total amount | 120.0 academic hours |
Course aims
The aim of the subject is to guide the student in developing the artistic and technical skills, and creative initiative that characterize professional musicianship as performer and accompanist/ensemblist, able to perform repertory of highest level of difficulty and participate in various ensembles and settings.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the module, the student will be able to:
1. Perform repertory of different periods and styles, and realize creative ideas with artistic maturity and technical fluency;
2. Demonstrate proficiency of technical skills specific to the field of study;
3. Display a sense and understanding of different styles and apply the appropriate articulation, phrasing, dynamics etc;
4. Perceive musical structure and communicate the emotional and artistic content of the work;
5. Handle various problems and issues that emerge in the course of working in different settings, such as master classes, orchestral or ensemble rehearsals, and take on leadership if necessary;
6. Apply the obtained knowledge, skills and experience independently in one´s musical activity;
7. Assess critically one´s level of proficiency and take steps to improve if needed, both in music and in the wider field of cultural knowledge;
8. Verbalize, analyze and resolve various issues related to one's repertory;
9. Teach, instruct, and transmit information, competence and professionality.
