Saxophone Playing 3

Course unit code:

106SX3

Course unit title:

Saxophone Playing 3

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

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

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Jiří HLAVÁČ, Jan MACH

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří HLAVÁČ, Jan MACH

Study Objectives:

Studenti se seznámují s možnostmi nástroje, jsou vybírány složitější skladby, pojmenují se problémy s hrou na nástroj a je hledána cesta ke zdokonalení hry.

Mode of delivery:

On-going participation of the students in symphony and opera orchestra auditions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

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

Recommended optional programme components

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

Course contents:

The saxophone is part of many music groups. This instrument is extensively used in orchestras, as a solo instrument and other music genres. This course gradually provides students with all the skills and knowledge needed in playing the saxophone. This course focuses on orchestra literature, primarily saxophone solos. A great number of clarinetists select the saxophone for its use in orchestras. The saxophone is quite prominent in symphonic aand opera works. Therefore, great space is given to orchestra literature. Even for those not interested in orchestra playing, there is a presentation of individual orchestra parts but also instruction in solo literature, literature with piano accompaniment or other chamber groups is prepared. Considering differences in the students ability in playing the saxophone can be quite diverse, individual paths of instruction are chosen. The reason the students wish to play the saxophone is also decisive for the course methodology.

Study materials:

Instrument solo and chamber literature.

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 (Mg) (optional subject)