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MUZ00INSTR-L-1-OPT - Musical Instruments 1 optional17729/4516/2526/1/79
Study guide

MUZ00INSTR-L-1-OPT - Musical Instruments 1 optional

17729/4516/2526/1/79
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (12)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (15)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (3)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (6)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (9)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (12)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (15)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (3)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (6)
    • Keuzepakket Optie- of nevenvakken (9)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Weight: 3,00
Total study time: 180,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 30.11.2025 (Course takes place from beginning until end of academic year)
Nature: Optional course
Co-ordinator: De Pillecyn Jurgen (dut,eng)
Language course: No
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic Year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: A result of less than 8/20 is not tolerablefor this course unit.
Preservability: The result of this course unit is preservable according to the terms of the program you are enrolled for.

Course Content

all on level 1:



Learning content that strengthens musical skills and understanding / learning content that enhances artistic performance:
• Classification of instruments into families (Mahillon-Sachs, others…)
• Ranges of classical orchestral instruments and transposing instruments
• Discussion of classical orchestral instruments: strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, and their functioning – tone production on horn, trombone (including glissandi), and trumpet
• Natural harmonics and artificial harmonics on string instruments (simple)

Type of Teaching

Individual music education
Individual instruction in music30,00 hours
Preparation for the course
Course preparation150,00 hours

Course Objectives

on introducing level:
The student progressively masters the knowledge and skills required for the chosen musical specialisation through methodical frameworks, artistic sources, exercises, and/or musical examples from the relevant repertoire appropriate to the level of the programme. (LO1–5)

The student demonstrates, on an individual basis and in a progressive manner, the ability to apply artistic and practice-oriented frameworks and craft-based knowledge using relevant artistic sources and/or practical examples in the context of a sustainable artistic presentation/performance. (LO6–10)

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Exam period JuneOral evaluation30,00
Exam period JuneWritten evaluation70,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
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Exam period August/SeptemberOral evaluation30,00
Exam period August/SeptemberWritten evaluation70,00

Prerequisites

CodeDescriptionLevel
ESOFinal attainment level: secundary educationIntroductory

Acquired competences

CodeDescriptionLevelCategory
BMUZCOMP_LO02LO2: Sensory control The Bachelor graduate shows that he/she has a developed musical ear and memory. He/she uses conceptual and auditory insight with regard to the most important components of a composition.IntroductoryDLR,SWT
BMUZCOMP_LO04LO4: Musical language control and integration The Bachelor graduate shows that he/she has insight into different musical parameters, names them in other works and uses them to realise his/her own compositions.IntroductoryDLR,SWT
BMUZCOMP_LO08LO8: Ensemble skills The Bachelor graduate composes for various in different capacities and uses the required social skills to arrive at a successful interaction with peers.IntroductoryDLR,SWT
BMUZCOMP_LO13LO13: Continuous artistic development The bachelor in music can explain the importance of developing him/herself continuously as an artist.IntroductoryDLR,SWT
BMUZDIR_LO02LO2: Sensory control The Bachelor graduate shows that he/she has a developed musical ear and memory and conducts with rhythmic stability. He/she uses sign language, auditory insight and visual communication when conducting.IntroductoryDLR,SWT
BMUZDIR_LO04LO4: Musical language control and integration The Bachelor graduate masters the basics to set requirements from his/her musicians regarding musical language and to transfer them from the sheet music to the orchestra in a transparent manner.IntroductoryDLR,SWT
BMUZDIR_LO08LO8: Ensemble skills The Bachelor graduate uses the required social skills to arrive at a successful interaction with peers and all involved parties in a production. He/she builds a good professional relationship with his/her employees.IntroductoryDLR,SWT
BMUZDIR_LO13LO13: Continuous artistic development The bachelor in music can explain the importance of developing him/herself continuously as an artist.IntroductoryDLR,SWT
BMUZSCHR_LO02LO2: Sensory control The Bachelor graduate shows that he/she has basic knowledge of conceptual and auditory insight with regard to the most important components of sheet music.IntroductoryDLR,SWT
BMUZSCHR_LO04LO4: Musical language control and integration The Bachelor graduate shows that he/she has basic knowledge of the music theoretical and historical context of harmonious languages, counterpoint-related writing techniques, theory of instruments and orchestration.IntroductoryDLR,SWT
BMUZSCHR_LO08LO8: Ensemble skills The Bachelor graduate applies technical and musical skills for different capacities and uses the required social skills to arrive at a successful interaction.IntroductoryDLR,SWT
BMUZSCHR_LO13LO13: Continuous artistic development The Bachelor graduate is aware of the need to continue developing all his/her life as an artist.IntroductoryDLR,SWT

Course Sequence

There are no prerequisites for this course.