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MUZ00MASTER-CLASS-1-OPT - Masterclasses 1 optional7823/4722/2627/1/15
Study guide

MUZ00MASTER-CLASS-1-OPT - Masterclasses 1 optional

7823/4722/2627/1/15
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Master of Arts in de muziek
    Choice package:
    • Compositie - keuzevak 1 (18sp)
    • Compositie - keuzevak 2 (15sp)
    • Computer Muziek Compositie - keuzevak (15sp)
    • Directie - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Directie - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Historisch instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Jazz - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkerstinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (6sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Historisch instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (15sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Historisch instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkestinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon instrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (15sp)
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice package:
    • Compositie - keuzevak 1 (18sp)
    • Compositie - keuzevak 2 (15sp)
    • Computer Muziek Compositie - keuzevak (15sp)
    • Directie - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Directie - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Historisch instrument - keuzevak (3sp)
    • Jazz - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Live Electronics / Hybrid Performance - keuzevak (6sp)
    • Muziekschriftuur - keuzevak (12sp)
    • Orkerstinstrument - keuzevak (9sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (3sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (6sp)
    • Polyfoon Instrument - Keuzevak (9sp)
    • Zang - keuzevak (6sp)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Weight: 3,00
Total study time: 90,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 30.11.2026 (Course takes place from beginning until end of academic year)
Nature: Optional course
Co-ordinator: Swinnen Peter (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: You have to pass this course unit (will never be tolerated).
Preservability: The result of this course unit is preservable according to the terms of the program you are enrolled for.

Course Content

The student participates in at least two  masterclasses, with the aim of testing the insights acquired with another teacher and expanding on them. Depending on the masterclasses chosen, the following learning outcomes may be covered:

Learning outcomes that strengthen musical skills and insights:

• knowledge of one's own repertoire and the state of the arts;
• knowledge of common orchestral features,
• contextual knowledge (historical and contemporary perspective, knowledge of various musical styles and frameworks, research skills
• study methods
• repertoire building
• mental preparation
• embodiment;
• body control, mastery of musical notation or instrumental technique or coordination
• knowledge of solfège aspects
• creativity in interpretation, relaxation exercises
• reflection
• narrative performance …
- research into existing interpretations and possibilities
- further development of body posture
- further development of a controlled technique
- building up velocity, virtuosity, tone production and expression
- research and study of stylistic characteristics and the relevant performance techniques from the Baroque period to the present day.

Learning content that enhances artistic performance:

• application of various musical styles and frameworks
• historical and contemporary performance perspectives
• performance of common orchestral features
• ensemble playing skills
- building a broad repertoire with solo works, sonatas and concertos, including contemporary music

Learning content that strengthens the artistic-social position:

• implementation and development of one's own artistic creation in society
• developing and communicating one's own artistic product
• entrepreneurship
• presentation and communication skills

Type of Teaching

Individual music education
Individual instruction in music15,00 hours
Preparation for the course
Course preparation75,00 hours

Course Objectives

- Mastering instrumental skills on a professional level
- Maximum development of the artistic personality and the expression ability

At minor level:

The student acquires additional competences and skills to complement the programme’s learning outcomes.

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
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Exam period JuneReflection100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
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Exam period August/SeptemberReflection100,00

Prerequisites

CodeDescriptionLevel
ECBAFinal attaintment level: BachelorIn depth study

Counselling/guidance

By the external teacher during the external masterclass
You can contact the course teacher by email

Course Sequence

There are no prerequisites for this course.