Symphony Orchestra Conducting Theory 2

Subject guarantor:

Tomáš KOUTNÍK, Leoš SVÁROVSKÝ, Hynek FARKAČ, Charles OLIVIERI-MUNROE

Name of lecturer(s):

Tomáš KOUTNÍK, Leoš SVÁROVSKÝ, Hynek FARKAČ, Charles OLIVIERI-MUNROE

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course aim is the mastery of the economical use of rehearsal time which the conductor has before the Study-year concert. This is a detailed analysis of the conducting of compositions and rehearsing soloists. The rehearsal schedule is one of the most important skills of the future conductor.

Mode of study:

contact instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

none

Recommended optional programme components:

none

Course contents:

Theory preparations for rehearsal with a professional body, scheduling, establishing working procedures and priorities, manners of performance, expression, behaviour, creation of model situations through questions and answers, selection of appropriate reactions to orchestra impulses, etc.

Recommended or required reading:

Selection of compostions is determined by the public orchestra concert dramaturgy.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lecture

Assessment methods and criteria:

Simulated analysis of subsequent rehearsals with an orchestra. Preparations for a concert. Credit.

Course web page:

Note:

none

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Dirigování (Bc) (next compulsory subject)