Trombone Playing Methodology 2

Course unit code:

106MPO2

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zkouška

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

Study plan Obor Pozoun (Bc) – compulsory optional subject
Study plan Obor Pozoun (Mg) – 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:

Jiří SUŠICKÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří SUŠICKÝ

Study Objectives:

This course serves as methodic practice and explanation of all issues of trombone playing. It covers slide technique, interpretation concepts, literature and student activity in practice with young beginning trombone players.

1. Proper slide technique methodology

2. Explanation of interpretation concepts from the methodic practice viewpoint

3. Literature for trombone methodically divided for individual school levels and pupil potential

4. Methodic activity with beginning pupils with various levels of talent.

Mode of delivery:

contact instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Instrument skills corresponding to the study year and profile of the student. Sufficient music repertoire.

Recommended optional programme components

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

Course contents:

This course prepares student for the teaching track in middle schools, conservatories or music schools. This helps students understand Tombone playing principles in practice. This course discusses issues of proper slide technique, interpretation and literature. Students are able to work with pupils who have just begun playing the instrument. Slide technique is demonstrated in simple etudes and how to properly proceed in practice or eliminating problems is presented. Performance potential and a view of ways to reach proper or potential performance is also a large part of the course. This is linked to an overview of instrument literature. Methodology in practice is part of the course where the student alone methodically guides the pupil either beginning on the trombone or attaining various levels of playing.

Study materials:

J.Ušák: Výuka hry na snižcový pozoun

E.Kleinhammer: Art of Trombone playing

B. van Lier: Metodická cvičení koordinace

W.F.Cramer: Základní a důležité zásady hry na pozoun

C.Gordon: Brass playing

D.S.Reinhardt: Pivot systém

E.Kleinhammer: Mastering the Trombone

A.Jacobs: Song and Wind

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures

Assessment methods and criteria

Initiative and creative approach are assessed.

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:

Students acquire necessary information in the corresponding field didactics. This can be expanded in further education certification studies.

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 Pozoun (Bc) (optional subject)
Obor Pozoun (Mg) (optional subject)