Piano Practical 1

Subject guarantor:

Irena HAVLÁKOVÁ, Zdenka KURZOVÁ, Hanuš BARTOŇ, Tomáš VÍŠEK, Vojtěch SPURNÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Irena HAVLÁKOVÁ, Zdenka KURZOVÁ, Hanuš BARTOŇ, Tomáš VÍŠEK, Vojtěch SPURNÝ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

To provide conductors, composers, opera directors and singers vital preparations necessary for their wider application, that is, for the ability to present their own work.

For composers emphasis is placed particularly on playing from the page, reading scores and 4-hand playing.

Mode of study:

Individual instruction linked to verifying students' individual study. The instructor evaluates the study, gives exams and credit.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

None

Recommended optional programme components:

None

Course contents:

Piano instruction continuing from the previously achieved skill level focused primarily on fulfilling course aims.

Recommended or required reading:

Literature selection according to the technical maturity of the students focusing on the Conducting, Composition, Vocal and Opera Direction studies.

a) Piano literature corresponding to all technique requirements of the course aims.

b) Chamber and Orchestral scores, piano scores and accompaniment of song literature according to instructor selection in relation to the level of piano playing.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Individual instruction

Assessment methods and criteria:

Playing from the page, song score, piano excerpts and accompaniment reading - all focused on the main study.

Course web page:

Note:

An elective course intended only for the Composition, Conducting, Opera Direction and Voice Depts.

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 Zpěv (Bc) (optional subject)
• Obor Operní režie (Bc) (optional subject)
• Obor Skladba (Bc) (optional subject)
• Obor Dirigování (Bc) (optional subject)