Double-bassoon Playing 4

Course unit code:

106KFG4

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:

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Name of lecturer(s):

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Study Objectives:

This course provides the student with all skills and knowledge needed in Double Bassoon playing. Students acquire a complete overview of Double Bassoon issues. They gain knowledge about playing the instrument from a general view to potential Double Bassoon applications. An emphasis is placed on a gradual comparison of the differences in the playing quality of individual students. The lesser proficient must be put at the level which guarantees professional application. Course literature starts with more challenging compositions for this instrument with piano or orchestra accompaniment or another chamber group. Solo, but particularly orchestral solo literature is studied.

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 present in many music ensembles. Students acquire a complete overview of Double Bassoon issues. They gain knowledge about playing the instrument from a general view to potential Double Bassoon applications. An emphasis is placed on a gradual comparison of the differences in the playing quality of individual students. The lesser proficient must be put at the level which guarantees professional application. As well their pedagogic-method view is supported by instruction. Course literature starts with more challenging compositions for this instrument with piano or orchestra accompaniment or another chamber group. Solo, but particularly orchestral solo literature is studied. A the close of the course all playing issues and an overview of orchestral solos are reviewed. A description is given of the widest selection of Double Bassoon literature.

Study materials:

F. Herman Orchestrální party 2

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 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 Fagot (Mg) (optional subject)