Woodwind Instruments Seminar 7

Course unit code:

106SDD7

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

Study plan Obor Flétna (Mg) – compulsory subject
Study plan Obor Klarinet (Mg) – compulsory subject
Study plan Obor Hoboj (Mg) – compulsory subject
Study plan Obor Fagot (Mg) – compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

magisterský

Year of study

Study plan Obor Flétna (Mg) – 1st year
Study plan Obor Klarinet (Mg) – 1st year
Study plan Obor Hoboj (Mg) – 1st year
Study plan Obor Fagot (Mg) – 1st year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Štěpán KOUTNÍK

Name of lecturer(s):

Štěpán KOUTNÍK

Study Objectives:

Studenti získávají erudici jak v praktické interpretační rovině, tak i v analýze interpretačních výkonů dalších interpretů. Soustavně je hodnocena interpretační kvalita, stylovost, estetika hudebního projevu a v rámci komorních souborů i hudební empatie a tvořivost.

Moderováním svého vystoupení mají za úkol zařadit interpretovanou skladbu do historického kontextu.

Mode of delivery:

Students gain stage performance experience. There are a number of performance issues when in concert to which this course gives answers. In each course space is gradually given to each wind instrument and style period. The professor and students assess the performance.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Instrument skills at the corresponding level to the study year, student profile and sufficient music repertoire.

Recommended optional programme components

Regular use of combined wind, string, keyboard and percussion instruments.

Course contents:

Students in this course acquire experience with on-stage performance. Their role in instruction alternates from student to artis and also, which is very important, they have the opportunity comment the given performance. There is a whole range of performance issues in concert performance which the course addresses. Student performance is analysed and assessed in all performance aspects by the instructor and students. In each course space is gradually given to each wind instrument and all style periods. Students create, in each course, a coherent concert program. Student perfromance is evaluated in each aspect of performance. First of all, compositions are analysed which students must play and individual performance pitfalls are shown. Students are evaluated on how they managed these issues. The students' level of playing is not neglected in technique, intonation, sound, dynamic and performance aspects. Comparisons with other prominent artists are provided on CDs of other performances of the same piece and the pros and cons of individual artistic performances. The opportunity for students to publically perform individual compositions before students is also provided. This experience is very important for concert performance.

Study materials:

According to individual programs.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not established. Instructors use opportunities to observe students in their orchestras and chamber ensembles.

Student participation in instrument and chamber music competitions and auditions to symphony and opera orchestras.

Assessment methods and criteria

Student performance is assessed in all facets of performance. First of all the composition the student played is examined and individual pitfalls of performance are pointed out. Also assessed is how the student dealt with these problems. Noted, as well, is the playing level of the student in terms of technique, intonation, sound, dynamics and performance.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Not established. Instructors use opportunities to observe students in their orchestras and chamber ensembles.

Course web page:

http://www.hamu.cz/katedry/katedra-dechovych-nastroju

Note:

Instructors manage the alternation of individual 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 Flétna (Mg) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)
Obor Klarinet (Mg) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)
Obor Hoboj (Mg) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)
Obor Fagot (Mg) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)