Bass-clarinet Playing 4

Course unit code:

106BKR4

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zkouška

Range:

1/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory optional subject

Level of course unit:

bakalářský

Year of study

předmět nemá určen ročník studia

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Jiří HLAVÁČ, Vlastimil MAREŠ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří HLAVÁČ, Vlastimil MAREŠ

Study Objectives:

Předmět vybaví studenta všemi schopnostmi a vědomostmi, které při hře na basklarinet potřebuje. Studenti získají komplexní pohled na basklarinetovou problematiku. Získají vědomosti jak o praktické hře na nástroj, tak o všeobecném rozhledu po možnostech uplatnění basklarinetu. Je dáván důraz na postupném srovnávání rozdílů v kvalitě hry jednotlivých studentů. Méně zdatní se musí dostat na úroveň, která jim zaručuje profesionální uplatnění s basklarinetem. Literatura předmětu vychází i z náročnějších skladeb pro tento nástroj a to v doprovodu klavíru či orchestru nebo jiného komorního sdružení. 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 Bass clarinet is an instrument of many music groups. This instrument is extensively used in orchestra, solo and, today, other music genres. This course gradually provides students with all skills and knowledge needed for playing the bass clarinet. Students receive a complete overview of bass clarinet issues. Students acquire knowledge of how to play the instrument and a general view of the potential applications of the instrument. Their education method views are supported in instruction. An emphasis is place on gradual comparison of the differences in the playing quality of individual students. Less capaple students must achieve the level which will guarantee them professional application of the bass clarinet. The course literature starts with more demanding compositions for the instruments and with piano or orchestra accompaniment. Also, students study solo and orchestra solo compositions. At the close of the course all playing issues are reviewed as well as a description in the overview of orchestra solos in the broadest sense.

Study materials:

Rhoads 21 foundations studies (Pour cl. Alfo ou basse)

Rhoads : Advanced studies pour cl basse

Baermann, Carl (Gee, H.): Etude n°18 (Cl. basse pno)

Berio (Parisi, Rocco) : Sequenza lXc (1989, adapt. clar. basse 1998)

Du Bois, Rob: Chemin (Cl. basse seule) 1971

Stockhausen, Karlheinz: In Freundschaft (Version tür Basset-Horn in F oderBassklarinette in B)

Stockhausen, Karlheinz : Tanze Luzeta Ü (trom Michaeľs Youth) tor basset horn or bass cl.

Yun, lsang: Monolog tür bassklarinette (1983)

Charpentier, M.A.: Prelude (Eurovisions melodie) cl 8 pno ou orgue (Te Deum) 2 Versions (G-Dur, F-Dur)

Ostransky, L.: Marche camique (Cl. basse S pna)

Goldberg, N. : Down the trail (Cl. basse 8 pno)

Piňos, Alois : Karikatury

Kohoutek, Ctirad : Tisseus of Time

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 orchestra parts according to composer notes.

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 Klarinet (Mg) (optional subject)