Orchestral Parts and Solos for Clarinet 6

Course unit code:

106PKR6

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zkouška

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

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Vlastimil MAREŠ, Jiří HLAVÁČ

Name of lecturer(s):

Vlastimil MAREŠ, Jiří HLAVÁČ

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 klarinet 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. This course ends with a repeating of all of the course literature - Bassoon orchestra parts in symphonic and opera compositions. To best master this course, repetition is the path taken. All compositions in which the Bassoon plays an important solo are repeated. Performance principles of individual composers are reviewed. Playing principles in orchestras and its nature and particulars are reviewed. The course explains what is particular to orchestra playing but also places demands 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.

1. Ravel

2. Korsakov

3. Verdi

4. Wagner

5. Mahler

6. Strauss

7. Stravinsky

8. Copland

9. Summary

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:

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 (Bc) (next compulsory subject)