Orchestral Parts and Solos for Harp 4

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
105PHA4	exam	1	1 exercise hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 15 to 20 hours of self-study	English, Czech	summer

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Department

The subject provides String Instruments Department

Learning objectives:

Orchestral Parts and Solos for Harp is directly related to the subject Playing in the Orchestra. The aim of the course is individual preparation of harp parts, development of agile orientation when playing from the page. Its focus broadens the student's spectrum of knowledge and skills to include those that condition his/her possible future employment in the profession of soloist and orchestral player. Emphasis is placed on the flexibility of technical mastery of compositions in the shortest possible time and mastery of the manner of playing in a symphony orchestra, instrumental and interpretive mastery of works of the orchestral repertoire, and careful acceptance of the teacher's comments. This develops, over a longer period of time, the technique and quality of the performance of the piece, contributing to the quality of the student's presentation in the course Playing in the Orchestra. By practicing new repertoire, students prepare for possible auditions for chamber or symphony orchestras.

Thematic areas:

Orchestral parts and solos of the Romantic and 20th century music periods.
orchestral scores and orchestral parts of works from the classical, romantic and modern periods
expressing the content and meaning of the work being performed
complementing and deepening instrumental skills acquired at the secondary level

Learning outcomes

The student has mastered effective and professionally appropriate study, rehearsal and examination techniques.

The student has craft skills in relation to representative repertoire, different styles, etc.

The student recognizes, interprets, arranges, realizes, and/or memorizes musical material using musical notation and/or listening.

The student becomes aware of, reflects on and develops his/her own learning style and the skills and strategies necessary to do so.

Prerequisites and other requirements

none

Literature

Instructions for the selection of compositions, their rehearsal and performance will be specified by the teacher, taking into account the individual abilities and talents of each student.

Example repertoire:

Tchaikovsky, Petr Ilyich: The Sleeping Beauty

Tchaikovsky, Petr Ilyich: Nutcracker - Flower Waltz

Additional literature will be specified by the instructor during the semester, taking into account the student's talents and individual skills, and in accordance with the current repertoire for the course Playing in the Orchestra.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Active participation in classes, playing selected repertoire in front of the teachers of the department. Other requirements: minimum 80% attendance.

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