Competencies

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Individual Class Main Subject 1
Guest Teachers 1
Group Class Main Subject 1
Supplementary Technique Class 1 
Projects 1
First Year Band
Audition 1
Music Production
Tilt Band 1
General Minor 1
Piano
ArtEZ Big Collective 1
Vocal Ensemble
Duo Class 1
Music Theory 1
Harmony at the Piano 1
Rhythm Lab 1
Vocal Accompaniment 1
Education
Music History
Study Group 1
Interdisciplinary Project 1
Start Project Week
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Individual Class Main Subject 2
- Technical Exam inclusive
Guest Teachers 2
Group Class Main Subject 2
Supplementary Technique Class 2
Projects 2
Elective Band
Audition 2
Critical Response Process
General Minor 2
Piano
ArtEZ Big Collective 2
Tilt Vocals 1
Music Theory 2
Harmony at the Piano 2
Vocal Accompaniment 2
Methodology
Study Group 2
Entrepreneurship
Electives
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Individual Class Main Subject 3
- Technical Exam inclusive
Guest Teachers 3
Group Class Main Subject 3
Band Coaching 1
Audition 3
General Minor 3
ArtEZ Big Collective 3v
Duo Class 2v
Music Theory 3
Film Music History
Traineeship
Research
Electives
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Individual Class Main Subject 4
- Technical Exam inclusive
Guest Teachers 4
Group Class Main Subject 4
Band Coaching 2
Final Audition
General Conducting
Traineeship
Electives
Subjects not mentioned above (i.e. electives which are not also mandatory subjects for one or more programs)
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Ableton Live
Abroad 
Acoustic Piano Trio
Act Development
Advanced Didactics 
Alexander Technique 
American Pronunciation 
Analysis 2 
Arranging 1 
Arranging 2 
Arranging for Teaching 
Artist Coaching 1 
Artist Coaching 2 
Artist Coaching 3 
Aural Skills 3 
Backing Vocals 
Become Owner of Your Learning
Business Plan Development 
Choice Lab Music Theatre 1 
Choice Lab Music Theatre 2 
Choir Conducting 1 
Choir Conducting 2 
Christine Duncan Experience
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Coach a Band 
Coaching for Duos
Composition for Games
Composition for Improvisers
Computer Live 
Copyrights & Agreements 
Counterpoint
Directed Improvisation
Dispokinesis 
Dramaturgy for Film
Dramaturgy for Theatre
Duo Class 3 
Educational Traineeship 
Extracurricular Activity 
Finances and Administration 
Fluency in Odd Meters
Fundraising 
Giving Feedback 
Golden Ears 
Haptotherapy 1
Haptotherapy 2
Harmony at the Piano 3 
Harmony at the Piano 4 
Individual Minor 
Interdisciplinary Project 2 
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Interdisciplinary Project 3 
Interdisciplinary Project 4 
International Band Exchange 
Lighting Techniques 
Listening In
Live Sound Jazz & Pop 1 
Live Sound Jazz & Pop 2 
Logopedics 1 
Logopedics 2 
Lyric Writing
Media Presence 
Mensendieck 
Mental Training 
Modern Dance 
Music and AI
Music and Business Coaching 
Music and Society 
Music Technology 
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Music Theory Classical 1 
Music Theory Classical 2 
Narrative Improvising 
Networking 
One-to-One Learning 
One-to-One Learning Advanced 
One-to-One Learning Expert 
One-to-One Teaching 
One-to-One Teaching Advanced 
One-to-One Teaching Expert 
Perfect Proportion
Piano Accompaniment 
Pilates 1
Pilates 2
Plug-ins 
Prep. Course Traineeship 
Prep. Course Traineeship Adv. 
Production Management 
Projects Jazz & Pop 3 
Projects Jazz & Pop 4 
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Rhythm Lab 2 
Saxophone Quartet 
Song Guitar 
Songwriting 1 
Songwriting 2 
Sound Design 
Sound Engineering 1 
Sound Engineering 2 
Sound Textures 
SoundArt 
Specific Didactics 
Speech Technique 1 
Speech Technique 2 
Stage Presentation 
Studio Technology 
Studio Vocals
Surround Sound Practice 
Teaching Practice Developm. 
Tilt Band 2 
Tilt Band 3 
Tilt Vocals 2 
Timing Improvisation Phrasing
Tour Management 
Traineeship w/ Own Students 
Vocal Accompaniment 1 
Vocal Accompaniment 2 
Vocal Approach to Improv
Vocal Improv Support
Vocal Interpretation Mus Thtr 
Vocal Orchestra 
Volunteer In Music 
Wind Orchestra Conducting 
WS/Course Development 
Women in Jazz
Zapp Academy
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the corresponding competency is developed in this module
depending on the student's choice

 

1.

Technical skills

The student has a wide range of professional knowledge and skills, and applies them in different musical contexts.
1The student is technically proficient in their specialist field.
2The student commands a representative, varied repertoire within their field.
3The student works in ensembles or in creative collectives varying in composition, size and style.
4The student has a basic knowledge of music theory, music history, musical styles and performance practices.
5The student demonstrates that they are capable of analysing music they hear, or notated music with which they are presented, based on their understanding of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures and forms, and on that basis, can interpret and perform it.
6The student demonstrates musical freedom using improvisation techniques when performing repertoire.
7The student has mastered effective study and rehearsal skills.
8The student is aware of their posture and movements. They demonstrate awareness of health risks and takes preventative measures.

2.

Creative skills

The student can shape musical expression based on their own artistic vision and aims.
1The student develops musical products based on an artistic concept and/or puts together programmes on the basis of that concept.
2The student shows creativity in their choice of repertoire, programming, arrangements, compositions and/or productions, in performance and in musical solutions.
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4The student develops and communicates an artistic vision.
5As a player or creator, the student put themselves at the service of the musically artistic product and its realization.
6As a player, the student contributes in an inspiring way to the creation of a musical product.

3.

Contextual focus

The student identifies developments in the national and international professional world and in society at large, positioning themselves and their work in relation to these.
1The student is aware of developments in their specialist field and in the wider professional music world. The student demonstrates how they integrate that awareness into their professional abilities and uses it to enhance their own career.
2The student identifies opportunities in the community, turning these into concrete actions. They are not afraid to take risks and positions themselves with their products or activities.
3The student demonstrates an understanding of how the national and international music markets function and are organized. To that end, they have knowledge of music marketing and production, money flows and revenue models, and applies that knowledge to position themselves in the professional music world.
4The student participates in professional/cultural life, and networks with peers, other musicians, members of the public and press, and potential and current clients.
5The student demonstrates resourcefulness and is capable of securing commissions, jobs and/or work.
6The student is aware of technological developments and of the influence technology has on the professional music world. The student has relevant knowledge and skills, and applies them in a music-specific context.

4.

Research and development skills

The student evaluates their own artistic performance by reflecting on and exploring the development of their own identity, personal actions and work, and those of others, with the aim of continuously improving that performance.
1The student asks critical questions and is open to the questions of others.
2The student reflects on their own assumptions, preferences, strengths and weaknesses, and understands their implications for their development.
3The student reflects on their own working methods, and thus understands the implications of choices and decisions, which they can defend retrospectively.
4The student gives a justified assessment of the artistic merit of their own work and that of others, as well as an assessment as to how effectively it meets their intentions.
5The student independently collects, analyses and interprets knowledge and information relevant to their field.
6The student conducts structured research on issues directly related to their own field.
7The student uses knowledge, insight and skills gained from reflection, feedback and research to help further develop their work and professional status.
8The student explores, identifies and experiments with innovations in their field.

5.

Communication skills

The student interacts effectively in various professional contexts, using appropriate forms and means of communication.
1The student present themselves and their work, individually and/or collectively, in a way that is suited to the work presented and the intended audience.
2As part of a collaborative undertaking, the student actively and demonstrably contributes to the artistic process and to the creation of artistic products.
3The student collaborates in ensembles that are varied in terms of composition and style, or in creative projects of different sizes and focus.
4The student is aware of their identity and qualities, and makes effective use of them within a collaborative undertaking.
5The student can articulate artistic and other choices verbally and in writing in a clear and structured way using correct grammar and good style.
6The student gives and receives feedback, using it as a means to develop themselves and to encourage others to do so.
7The student demonstrates effective intercultural communication skills.

6.

Organizational skills

The student creates sustainable work situations and networks, enabling themselves to achieve their goals.
1The student sets realistic goals, and makes and works according to a plan.
2The student has sufficient business, organizational and administrative knowledge and skills, operating as a professional to ensure the success and continuity of their career.
3The student organizes workflows mutually with others, seeking an appropriate balance between artistic, business and facilitating activities.
4The student maintains sustainable professional networks and contacts, thereby strengthening their own activities and those of others.
5The student responds to changing situations and circumstances, and contributes to solving various context-specific problems.
6The student is aware of relevant parameters and deals with them appropriately.

7.

Teaching skills

The student uses their own musical knowledge and skills to facilitate the musical development or performance of others.
1Using their knowledge and skills, the student formulates goals for development or performance in consultation with the person(s) involved.
2The student uses various teaching methods, resources and materials – geared to the needs and learning style of those involved – to develop and implement musical learning situations and/or processes.
3The student identifies, assesses and evaluates the learning effect on the person(s) involved in the educational situations or processes designed and implemented.