Orchestral Parts and Solos for Double-bass 1

Subject guarantor:

Radomír ŽALUD

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří HUDEC, Radomír ŽALUD

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Mastery of manner of play in symphony orchestras. Instrument and performance mastery of orchestra composition repertoire. An emphasis is placed on flexibility in technique for mastering a composition in the shortest possible time, independent part preparation in bowing, fingering. Introduction to the practical side of playing in an orchestra - following conductor gestures, collective manner of performance thought, tuning and intonation, the role of the concert master and leading groups.

Mode of study:

contact instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

none

Recommended optional programme components:

none

Course contents:

Orchestra literature from the Baroque and Classical periods.

Recommended or required reading:

Scores and orchestral parts of Baroque, Classic, Romantic and modern era works. Audio and video recordings of studied works.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Individual and group instruction

Assessment methods and criteria:

Individual preparation for playing in chamber and symphony orchestras.

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 Kontrabas (Bc) (next compulsory subject)