Tuba Playing 3

Subject guarantor:

Karel MALIMÁNEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Karel MALIMÁNEK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Students are acquainted with the potential of the instrument. First simple compositions, and etudes are chosen, Issues in playing the instrument are identified and a path to playing improvement is found.

Mode of study:

On-going participation of the students 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 of duets, trios and other combinations of wind, string, keyboard and percussion instruments.

Course contents:

This course provides the student with all skills needed for playing the tuba. A path is chosen to enable the student to master playing at the highest level technically, in intonation, embouchure and tone quality and in interpretation. All demands placed on the student and clarified in Tuba 1 and 2 are, thorugh appropriately selected etudes and recital pieces perfected. As well, attention is given to the tongue as an important element of the fine setting of tone or quick staccato. In case of difficulty, a path is found, of course as early as Tuba 1, for correction. All tonguing techniques are instructed here. Individual types of settings from the gentlest to the accented or over-forced are taught. In staccato, not only speed but also length of individual staccato notes are taught. It is possible play from detache to staccattissimo. Not only etudes practice new knowledge but also recital pieces are selected for that knowledge to be used in concert activities. In the selection of etudes, the most demanding characteristics are found - Koprasch, Bach. In recital pieces, preference is given to composers such s Pauer, Haendel, Penderecky, Strukov.

Recommended or required reading:

Etudes:

Marco Bordogni - 43 bel canto studies

J. B. Arban - Complete method for the tuba

T. Charlier - 32 etudes de perfectionnement pour tuba

Recitals:

T. Stevens - Aria noc variazioni

A. Plog - Three miniaturek

J. Takás - Sonata capricciosa

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 Tuba (Bc) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)