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Prerequisites
Identical courses2MA Atelier Folk Music (B-LUCA-L43198)
Van Kerckhoven Pieterjan (coordinator) | Van Kerckhoven Pieterjan | N. Aims
At the end of this course, the student is able to apply the basic principles of folk music to his instrument.
The student develops the necessary skills to integrate the typical characteristics of folk music in group (ensemble) playing. Attention is paid to interaction, ornamentation, different playing techniques and repertoire analysing.
Besides study of repertoire and style, this course includes playing by ear, practising typical scales and folk harmony.
Previous knowledge
The student must have passed ‘1MA Atelier Folk Music' in the previous academic year.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master in de muziek (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Compositie) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Instrument/Zang) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Jazz) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Master I/Z: Major Kamermuziek) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek (Leuven) (Hafabra) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek (Leuven) (Koor) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek (Leuven) (Symfonisch orkest) 120 ects.
- Educatieve master in de muziek en podiumkunsten (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Muziek Traject Compositie) 120 ects.
- Educatieve master in de muziek en podiumkunsten (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Muziek Traject Directie) 120 ects.
- Educatieve master in de muziek en podiumkunsten (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Muziek Traject Instrument/Zang) 120 ects.
- Educatieve master in de muziek en podiumkunsten (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Muziek Traject Jazz) 120 ects.
- Educatieve master in de muziek en podiumkunsten (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Muziek Traject Muziekpedagogie) 120 ects.
- Master in Music (Leuven) (Main Subject MA Music Composition) 120 ects.
- Master in Music (Leuven) (Main Subject MA Music Conducting) 120 ects.
- Master in Music (Leuven) (Main Subject MA Music Instrumental/Vocal Studies: CHAMBER MUSIC) 120 ects.
- Master in Music (Leuven) (Main Subject MA Music Instrumental/Vocal Studies) 120 ects.
- Master in Music (Leuven) (Main Subject MA Music: JAZZ) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek: compositie, directie I/Z, jazz (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Compositie) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek: compositie, directie I/Z, jazz (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Directie) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek: compositie, directie I/Z, jazz (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Instrument/Zang: Kamermuziek) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek: compositie, directie I/Z, jazz (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Instrument/Zang) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek: compositie, directie I/Z, jazz (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Jazz) 120 ects.
Activities
6 ects. 2MA Atelier Folk Music (B-LUCA-L55448)
EnglishFormat: Practical-assignment
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First termVan Kerckhoven Pieterjan | N. Content
Introduction to specific repertoire, folkharmony and drone based music, specific scales and ornamentations with a focus on folk music today.
Learning and playing typical phrases by ear for improvisation on folk melodies and tunes. Combining traditional folk elements with personal musical preferences.
Study of typical rhytms and grooves related to folk dance styles (e.g. Bourree, Mazurka, Polska, Jig).
Course material
Toldeo: atelier Folk
Online documentation (eg video’s, recordings, scores)
Format: more information
During the sessions all students play and learn together. Starting point is a central tune from wich different musical elements are derived, typical for a certain tradition, style, instrument or region.
In this atelier, the student will receive feedback on the musical process with regard to the application of specific folk playing techniques, oral learning, group musical interaction and interpretation/improvisation.
The didactical-pedagocical approach is based on learning by ear: minimal use of score, collective learning: playing with the whole group, interactive learning: a strong focus on musical interaction and collaborative learning: students learn from each other and work together.
Maximum participation from all students is required.
Evaluation
2MA Atelier Folk Music (B-LUCA-L83198)
Explanation
| Assessment | Grading scale |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 1-20/20 scale |
The result (on 20) is entirely determined on the basis of a practical exam in the form of a concluding workshop (of a maximum of 3 hours) in the examination period.
The student can only participate in this practical exam if he/she attended 80% of the contact moments (registered on the attendance list).