Choir Conducting Theory 2

Subject guarantor:

Jiří CHVÁLA, Jaroslav BRYCH, Lubomír MÁTL

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří CHVÁLA, Jaroslav BRYCH, Lubomír MÁTL

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Adopting the basic lexicon of theory knowledge and awareness necessary for working with a choir.

Mode of study:

contact instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

none

Recommended optional programme components:

None

Course contents:

Methodic work with a choir. Working with individual music bodies and the whole. Music and Singing training of a chorus.

Sound balancing of voice groups. Intonation challenges in a choir studio. Musical alacrity. Sight-reading.

Problematic tempos, phrasing, dynamics and agogics in choral performance. Chorus placements.

Physiological, phonetic and acoustic problems of voice. Natural and tempered tuning.

Molding the polyphonic guiding of voices. Color and clarity of chords.

Instruction for analysis of choral scores (horizontal and vertical perceptions).

Specific markings of choral and orchestral conducting.

Recommended or required reading:

Individual study

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

None

Assessment methods and criteria:

Simulated analysis of subsequent rehearsals with a chorus. 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)