Chorus 2

Course unit code:

201SZV2

Course unit title:

Chorus 2

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

optional subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

předmět nemá určen ročník studia

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Jiří SVĚRÁK

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří SVĚRÁK

Study Objectives:

Develop students' ability to react to each other, and teach them a certain collegial discipline leading to a group result, but not repressing their ability and individual skill.

Mode of delivery:

Exams.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

A musical ear and vocal talent verified by the admissions procedure.

Recommended optional programme components

Listening to of exceptional choral song recordings recommended by the instructor.

Course contents:

Curriculum:

1)Correct tone production and breathing.

2)Awareness of one's own body.

3)Learning various musical genres.

4)Improvisation.

5)Expression.

Syllabus:

Students go through various musical genres from folk songs through artifical music and on to non-artificial music. Important are correct tone production and breathing depending on the given genre, and also good interpretation. It is related to being aware of one's own body: practical exercises are always done at the beginning of a rehearsal during warmup. Another component is learning improvisation, which should help students prepare for problems of orientation in musical space. Another major component is work with expression depending on the content of the text and music. Study is usually combined with acting. Students often learn the songs they study in productions.

Study materials:

Music chosen according to the plays and exercises being studied. Includes all genres.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Rehearsals dedicated to practicing correct breathing, tone and maintenance of polyphony.

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in rehearsals. Convincing singing performance at the Summary recording.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.

Course web page:

Note:

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:

Herectví činoherního divadla (Mgr.) (optional subject)