Double Reed Production (Oboe) 7

Course unit code:

106VSH7

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

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Jana BROŽKOVÁ, Jiří MIHULE, Liběna SEQUARDTOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jana BROŽKOVÁ, Jiří MIHULE, Liběna SEQUARDTOVÁ

Study Objectives:

Preparing students with the ability to analyse construction materials (wood), know various adjustment technologies, and preservation and storage of final products (reeds, double-reeds).

Mode of delivery:

Presentation of experience in double-reed production and adjustment.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Reeds, Gougers, Pre-gougers

Recommended optional programme components

not established

Course contents:

This course provides students with practical and methodolgy-instruction skills which are required for oboe double-reed production or adjustment. Wood structure in relationship to tone quality is explained. The constrution of double-reeds of various strengths, sounds, life-spans and use in all situations and other attributes for oboe playing.

1) Introduction to gouging equipment.

2) Preparation of wood and other materials.

3) Overview of various procedures with consideration of the individual needs of the students.

4) Comparison of results in various working processes.

5) Selection of procedure in double-reed production considering the differing needs of the individual.

6) Continual monitoring and checking of production procedures, and eventual adjustments or changes.

Study materials:

Presentation of experience in double-reed production and adjustmen.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Playback of Clarinet students with reeds they adjusted.

Assessment methods and criteria

Double-reed production corresponds to the playing disposition of each oboe player and reflects their intepretation ideas of sound, color, dynamics and expression.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

not established

Course web page:

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

Note:

none

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 Hoboj (Mg) (optional subject)