Piccolo Playing 2

Subject guarantor:

Radomír PIVODA, Jiří VÁLEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Radomír PIVODA, Jiří VÁLEK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Students are introduced to the instrument and its potential. For those who are advanced in piccolo playing, easier etudes are used to identify problems with playing and a path is found for the most feasible correction.

Mode of study:

On-going participation in symphony and opera orchestra auditions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Instrument skills at the level corresponding to the study year and student profile.

Recommended optional programme components:

Chamber literature in duets, trios and other combinations of wind, string, keyboard and percussion instruments.

Course contents:

The piccolo is an instrument used in many music groups. This instrument is often used in orchestras, solos and other music genres today. This course gradually provides students with all skills and knowledge needed in playing the contrabassoon. Students are divided according to skill. They are introduced to proper playing technique. Considering that the difference in students' playing skills may be great, individual paths of instruction are taken. This individual approach and acceptance of the varying skills is the way to get the less proficient to a good playing level. The study literature is selected according to student skill. Etudes and recital pieces often come from flute literature. Recital pieces are oriented towards more simple compositions for the instrument The view of the student about why they wish to play the piccolo is definitive for the course method. Many wish to play the instrument for practical reasons which are often advantageous in auditions for orchestra chairs.

Recommended or required reading:

A. Vivaldi: Koncert C dur č.4 pro pikolu a orchestr

F. Poulenc,: Villanelle

B. Smetana: Prodaná nevěsta - Předehra, Skočná

S. Prokofjev: Symfonie, Romeo a Julie

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Participation of students in auditions for symphonic and opera orchestras.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Evaluation of instrument and orchestra playing, completion of the established repertoire, AKS verification, all concluded with the award of credit.

Course web page:

http://www.hamu.cz/katedry/katedra-dechovych-nastroju

Note:

Instructors manage the alternation of individual orchestra parts according to composer notes.

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 Flétna (Mg) (optional subject)