English Horn Playing 4

Course unit code:

106AR4

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zkouška

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:

Jana BROŽKOVÁ, Jiří MIHULE, Liběna SEQUARDTOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jana BROŽKOVÁ, Jiří MIHULE, Liběna SEQUARDTOVÁ

Study Objectives:

Předmět vybaví studenta všemi schopnostmi a vědomostmi, které při hře na anglický roh potřebuje. Studenti získají komplexní pohled na problematiku anglického rohu. Získají vědomosti jak o praktické hře na nástroj, tak o všeobecném rozhledu po možnostech uplatnění anglického rohu. Je dáván důraz na postupném srovnávání rozdílů v kvalitě hry jednotlivých studentů. Nejslabší se musí dostat na úroveň, která jim zaručuje profesionální uplatnění s anglickým rohem. Literatura předmětu vychází i z náročnějších skladeb pro tento nástroj a to v doprovodu s klavírem či orchestrem. Studují se skladby sólové, ale hlavně orchestrální sólová literatura.

Mode of delivery:

On-going participation in symphony and opera orchestra auditions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Instrument skills at the level corresponding to the study year and student profile.

Recommended optional programme components

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

Course contents:

The English horn is part of many music groups. This instrument is extensively used in orchestras, as a solo instrument and other music genres. This course gradually provides students with all the skills and knowledge needed in playing the English horn. Students receive a complete overview of the issues of the English horn. Students acquire an awareness of playing the instrument in its general potential of application. The education methods view is supported in instruction. Emphasis is plased on a gradual comparison of the differences in the playing quality of individual students. The weakest must achieve the level which guarantees them a professional application of the English horn. The course literature starts with more challenging compositions for this instruments with accompaniment of piano or orchestra. Composition study also includes the main orchestra solo literature. At the close of the course all issues of playing the English horn are reviewed. Also repeated is the overview of orchestra solos and described in the broadest collection of literature for the English horn.

Study materials:

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra parts.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Participation of students in auditions for symphonic and opera orchestras.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation of instrument and orchestra playing, completion of the established repertoire, AKS verification, all concluded with the award of credit.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Not established. Instructors use opportunities to observe students in their orchestras.

Course web page:

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

Note:

Instructors manage the alternation of individual chamber parts according composer notes and preference to solist and accompaniment elements.

Schedule for winter semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Obor Hoboj (Mg) (optional subject)