Symphonic Choir 1

This course in practical training includes the following:

• basic singing technique
• repertoire in different styles, (opera, musical / rhythmic, vocal-instrumental works, a cappella)
• practical ear training
• collaboration with professional international conductors and soloists
• interpretation / style knowledge
• concert and stage presentations
• group work
• rehearsal and rehearsal methodology for choir
• participation in and implementation of major professional concert and opera productions

The course provides opportunities for specialization and competence development in ensemble singing and choral conducting / choral methodology. The course lays the foundation for applying for higher studies in choral conducting / conducting / ensemble singing.

Skills:

The candidate must acquire and further develop:

• a good and appropriate vocal technique.
• methods for self-study of scores.
• methods for practical implementation of choir exercises.
• a basis for being able to complete work tasks in music life or further studies in choral conducting / ensemble singing.

The students participate as choristers in the TSO choir, which is the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra's permanent choir for opera and vocal-instrumental productions.

The practice takes place as ordinary choir rehearsals of 3 hours, one evening a week. In addition, there are some intense study periods (seminar weekends, production weeks and the like). Information about this is given at the beginning of the semester. The total workload should not exceed 125 hours, including the student's own voice preparations, etc.

In collaboration with the academic leader (the choir's permanent conductor), each student sets up an annual program that consists of a minimum of 3 productions. If the student is on a music performance programme and has song as their principal instrument, the song teacher must be consulted.