Double-bassoon Playing 2

Course unit code:

106KFG2

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

1/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory optional subject

Level of course unit:

magisterský

Year of study

předmět nemá určen ročník studia

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Name of lecturer(s):

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Study Objectives:

The Double Bassoon is greatly used as a solo and orchestral instrument and today in other music genres. Considering that there may be great differences in students playing the Double Bassoon an individual instruction path is chosen. Study literature is assigned according to student abilities. Etudes and recital pieces largely from the Bassoon literature. Recital pieces are oriented towards easier compositions for this instrument. The view of why the student wants to play the Double Basson is definitive for the method. Double Bassoon reed adjustment is taught. These reeds are in their structure similar to Bassoon reeds but their adjustment has its own specific rules.

Mode of delivery:

On-going participation of students in auditions for symphonic and opera orchestras.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Instrument skills corresponding to the student study year and profile.

Recommended optional programme components

Chamber literature for duets, trios, and other combinations of wind, string, keyboard and percussion instruments.

Course contents:

The Double Bassoon is an instrument of many music ensembles. This instrument is greatly used as a solo and orchestral instrument and today in other music genres. This course gradually provides the student with all skills and knowledge needed for playing the Double Bassoon. Students are divided according to their abilities. They are introduced to proper Double Bassoon playing. Considering that there may be great differences in students playing the Double Bassoon an individual instruction path is chosen. Sudy literature is assigned according to student abilities. Etudes and recital pieces largely from the Bassoon literature. Recital pieces are oriented towards easier compositions for this instrument. The view of why the student wants to play the Double Basson is definitive for the method. Double Bassoon reed adjustment is taught. These reeds are in their structure similar to Bassoon reeds but their adjustment has its own specific rules.

Study materials:

F. Herman Orchestrální party 1

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

On-going participation of students in auditions for symphonic and opera orchestras.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment of instrumental and orchestral specifics of playing, fulfilling establish repertoire range, review in AKS, concluded with award of credit.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Not established, instructors use observations of students in their orchestras.

Course web page:

http://www.hamu.cz/katedry/katedra-dechovych-nastroju

Note:

Instructors manage the alternation of individual orchestra parts according to composer notes.

Schedule for winter semester 2010/2011:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2010/2011:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Obor Fagot (Mg) (optional subject)