Orchestral Parts and Solos for Bassoon 5

Course unit code:

106PFG5

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

1/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

bakalářský

Year of study

3rd year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Name of lecturer(s):

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Study Objectives:

Předmět vybaví studenta vědomostmi o literatuře v oblasti orchestrální hry a prakticky procvičí nejdůležitější sóla ,se kterými se může orchestrální hráč v praxi setkat. Ve všech předmětech se postupně objeví všichni skladatelé a jejich významná sóla pro fagot v orchestrálním světě. Pracuje se s orchestrálními studiemi tuzemských i zahraničních edicí a se specializovanými party orchestrů České republiky (ČF, FOK, SOČR, ND).

Mode of delivery:

contact instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

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

Recommended optional programme components

Chamber literature in wind duets and trios.

Course contents:

This course provides students with an awareness of orchestral literature and practices the most important solos which the orchestral musician can encounter. In this course parts from world symphonic and opera compositions are practiced - Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Bartok, Debussy, Elgar.The orchestral world of these Russian composers is vary specific. They place a great demand of the players fingering technique, rhythm and harmony. This course goes through a selection of works by these composers.The course explains how orchestra playing is special and what kind of demands are placed on the musician Principles regarding intonation for different instruments is taught. This course clarifies principles of tuning with the clarinet, flute, oboe or other instrument. Color intonation, a type of color tuning, is an important aspect of orchestra playing. Playing dynamics in an orchestra has a different nature. For example, solos must be played one dynamic marking stronger than is written, etc. The difference in playing in symphony and opera orchestras is defined and practiced. This course introduces sound samples of various interpretations of the same composition; the approach of the same conductor with various orchestras or the same orchestra with various conductors.

Study materials:

Orchestra studies by Albin Frehsee, Emil Wipperich, Johannes Ritzkowsky. Czech Philharmonic 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:

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 (Bc) (next compulsory subject)