Brass Instruments Seminar 5

Course unit code:

106SZ5

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

Study plan Obor Lesní roh (Bc) – compulsory subject
Study plan Obor Trubka (Bc) – compulsory subject
Study plan Obor Pozoun (Bc) – compulsory subject
Study plan Obor Tuba (Bc) – compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

bakalářský

Year of study

Study plan Obor Lesní roh (Bc) – 3rd year
Study plan Obor Trubka (Bc) – 3rd year
Study plan Obor Pozoun (Bc) – 3rd year
Study plan Obor Tuba (Bc) – 3rd year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Jiří SUŠICKÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří SUŠICKÝ

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 lesní roh 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:

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 wind duets and trios.

Course contents:

Students in this course acquire experience with on-stage performance. Their role in instruction alternates from student to artist 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:

Resolving issues in the bachelor's graduation performance with a focus on the psychology of stage performance. Work with domestic and foreign editions of orchestral studies and specialized orchestra parts for Czech Republic orchestras (ČF, FOK, SOČR, ND).

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 Lesní roh (Bc) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)
Obor Trubka (Bc) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)
Obor Pozoun (Bc) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)
Obor Tuba (Bc) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)