Music Direction 7

Course unit code:

108HR7

Course unit title:

 Music Direction 7

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

magisterský

Year of study

1st year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

8

Garant předmětu:

Jaroslav RYBÁŘ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jaroslav RYBÁŘ

Study Objectives:

1. Vytvořit ucelenou představu o úkolech hudebního režiséra při nahrávacím procesu, střihu a

konečném zpracování hudební nahrávky.

2. Rozvoj schopnosti analyzovat výkon interpreta.

3. Rozvoj schopnosti analyzovat zvukovou kvalitu hudební nahrávky.

4. Prohlubovat znalost hudební literatury se zvláštním zřetelem k historickým stylům a

skladebným technikám soudobé hudby.

5. Průběžně seznamovat studenty s vývojem a základními technickými principy záznamu

zvuku.

Mode of delivery:

Presentation regarding issues in sound recording and the work of the music director in the studio, the various aspects of this activty (ex: the recorded music genre, historical music, modern music, etc, other psychological aspects of musical director work, etc.)

Listening to recordings, analysis of musical performance and recording sound treatment. Comparison of various interpretations and discussions about them.

Student performance analyses in the „Practice in the Studio“ course.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Listening ability. Extensive knowledge of music theory (harmony, counterpoint, music form, instrument study). Ability to analyse a work of music. Presumed knowledge of the content from the previous year of study.

Recommended optional programme components

Copious visits to concert productions, that is opera performances accompanied by critique and analytical perception. Listening to the greatest possible number of recordings in an effort to create one's analytical and critical approach. Visits to professional recording studios.

Course contents:

Lecture section

1) Aesthetics of modern music recordings

2) An acoustic space and its importance in music recording

3) Historical development of the music directing profession

4) Role and position of the music director in a modern professional recording team.

5) Psychological aspects of music directing work

Class section

1) Performance analysis of significant recordings, analysis of their sound concept (space acoustical characteristics, measure of reverb, manner of recording, presence or absence, etc.) Discussion.

2) Comparison of various recordings of the same music, analysis of recording peformance and sound concept. Discussion

3) Analysis and discussions over student performance in recording the the Studio Practice course.

Study materials:

Music recordings (CD, DVD,LP, cassette).

1. Key recordings of Czech chamber, symphonic and opera music (ex. Smetana: Má vlast - Talich, Ančerl, Neumann, Smetáček, Bělohlávek, Kubelík, etc.)

2. Important recordings of world music (ex.. historically scholarly recordings of J.E. Gardiner - Mozart: Koncerty pro klavír, Beethoven: Symfonie etc.).

Accompanying notation material

Texts:

Jaroslav Rybář: Hudební režie

Instruction texts dealing with issues in recording classical music and music direction. (This text does not currently have the official textbook form for the Music Direction course)

.

Publications:

Václav Syrový: Akustika

Václav Vlachý: Praxe zvukové techniky

Ladislav Šíp: Nahrávání a reprodukovaná hudba

Ladislav Šíp: Pěvci před mikrofonem

Václav Zamazal: Hudební nástroje před mikrofonem

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

lecture, classes

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on these criteria:

1. Overall participation in class discussions

2. A written developed semester course paper (analys of the performance and sound concept of a recording) and its in class presentation.

3. A written developed review of at least two concerts or opera performances attended.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

none

Course web page:

Note:

none

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 Hudební režie (Mg) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)