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Curriculum Handbook Bachelor of Music – Classical Music Academic Year 2020/21 Royal Conservatoire The Hague The information contained in this Curriculum Handbook is, beyond errors and omissions, correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change during the academic year. Therefore, always make sure you are referring to the latest version of this document which can be found at our website. For questions about courses, you can get in touch with the contact person mentioned in the course description. 2 Royal Conservatoire – The Hague TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 3 About this Curriculum Handbook ................................................................................................... 6 Programme Objectives Bachelor Classical Music ........................................................................... 6 Curriculum Overviews ................................................................................................................... 11 Classical – Violin/Viola/Cello ................................................................................................................... 11 Classical – Double bass ........................................................................................................................... 12 Classical – Flute ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Classical – Oboe, Bassoon ....................................................................................................................... 14 Classical – Clarinet .................................................................................................................................. 15 Classical – Saxophone ............................................................................................................................. 16 Classical – Brass ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Classical – Accordion ............................................................................................................................... 18 Classical – Guitar ..................................................................................................................................... 19 Classical – Harp ....................................................................................................................................... 20 Classical – Piano ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Classical – Percussion .............................................................................................................................. 22 Course Descriptions ...................................................................................................................... 23 Artistic Development .............................................................................................................................. 23 Main Subject ....................................................................................................................................... 23 Secondary Subject Drums ................................................................................................................... 26 Coach Pianist ....................................................................................................................................... 27 Group Lesson ...................................................................................................................................... 29 Technique Class Flute.......................................................................................................................... 30 Lesson Piccolo ..................................................................................................................................... 31 Technique and Improvisation on the Guitar ....................................................................................... 32 Duo Class Accordion/Guitar/Harp ...................................................................................................... 34 Duo Class Piano ................................................................................................................................... 35 Piano Class .......................................................................................................................................... 36 Contemporary Piano Repertoire Class ................................................................................................ 37 Clarinet Quartet .................................................................................................................................. 39 BASSbook ............................................................................................................................................ 40 BRASSbook .......................................................................................................................................... 41 Percussion Ensemble .......................................................................................................................... 43 Hand Percussion.................................................................................................................................. 44 3 Curriculum Handbook – Bachelor of Music – Classical Music Advanced Rhythm ............................................................................................................................... 45 Chamber Music ................................................................................................................................... 46 Musicianship Skills .................................................................................................................................. 48 First Year Choir .................................................................................................................................... 48 Piano ................................................................................................................................................... 49 Piano – Accordion Students ................................................................................................................ 52 Aural Skills and Analysis 1 ................................................................................................................... 54 Aural Skills and Analysis 2 ................................................................................................................... 56 Aural Skills and Analysis 3 ................................................................................................................... 58 Guidelines for Aural Skills and Analysis 1, 2 and 3 Exam .................................................................... 59 Guidelines for Aural Skills and Analysis 2 and 3 Exam ........................................................................ 59 Aural Skills and Improvisation 1 .......................................................................................................... 60 Aural Skills and Improvisation 2 .......................................................................................................... 62 Aural Skills and Improvisation 3 .......................................................................................................... 64 Keyboard Skills and Harmony 1 .......................................................................................................... 65 Keyboard Skills and Harmony 2 .......................................................................................................... 66 Rhythm Class 1 .................................................................................................................................... 68 Music Theory Elective ......................................................................................................................... 69 Academic Skills ........................................................................................................................................ 70 Historical Development ...................................................................................................................... 70 Music History 1 ................................................................................................................................... 72 Music History 2 ................................................................................................................................... 73 Critical Music Studies 1 (Classical Music) ............................................................................................ 74 Critical Music Studies 2 (Classical Music) ............................................................................................ 75 Critical Music Studies 3 (Classical Music) ............................................................................................ 76 Extended Programme Notes Final Presentation................................................................................. 77 Professional Preparation ......................................................................................................................... 78 Tutoring and Portfolio