Music Activity (Chorus, Orchestra) 6

Course unit code:

204HAK6

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

magisterský

Year of study

3rd year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Vratislav ŠRÁMEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Vratislav ŠRÁMEK

Study Objectives:

From sound to intonation, choral and instrumental ensemble of harmonious sound

Mode of delivery:

1. Lecture

2. Twentieth century, Jazz 'standards', adjustment of jazz compositions, orchestrations according to playing opportunities, playing all types of musical instruments, solo and ensemble singing, working with a microphone and microphone port, improvisation, analysis of seen (music notation) and heard music (music recording).

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Precision of vocal performance, expression, dynamic, instrumental play

Recommended optional programme components

Participation in a presentation of the faculty „Sometimes Orchestra.“

Course contents:

Curriculum:

20th Century choral creation, swing, blues, rumba, samba, bossa nova, etc.

Syllabus:

V. Tormis, P.Eben, B.Martinů, K.Penderecki, D.Elington, C.Jobim. C.Corea etc.).

Adaptations of jazz compositions: The Singers Unlimited, Manhattan Transfer, Take

Six, J. Ježek (adapted by M.Kořínek and V.Šrámek).

Also practice in compositions according to the instructions of the senior teacher in the actor's workshop

Study materials:

H.Purcell: Dido and Aeneas

J.S.Bach: Cantata kantáta Wachet auf ruft uns die stimme

A.Bruckner: Choral mense

W.A.Mozart: Requiem

A.Dvořák: Requiem

Notation and recordings of work by the mentioned composers.

Other relevant notation according to the teacher

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Exercises

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on activity in exercises.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.

Course web page:

Note:

Elective course for all DAMU students. Maximum of 15 students from other DAMU Depts.

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 alternativního a loutkového divadla (Mgr.) (compulsory subject)