Orchestral Parts and Solos for Viola 2

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
105PVI2 credit 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

Předmět zajišťuje String Instruments Department

Contents

Learning objectives:

Orchestral Parts and Solos for Viola 2 is directly related to the course Playing in the Orchestra. The aim of the course is individual preparation of viola parts, especially in terms of bowing and fingering, and 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 as a 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 interpretative 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.

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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, various styles, etc.

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

Prerequisites and other requirements

They're not.

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:

SCHUBERT, Franz: Symphonies Nos. 1, 5, 8 and Symphony „Unfinished“

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van: Symphonies Nos. 5, 7, 9

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 of 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.

Note

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Further information

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans