Music Activity (Chorus, Orchestra) 4

Subject guarantor:

Vratislav ŠRÁMEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Vratislav ŠRÁMEK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Ensemble creation - creating a musical accompaniment

Mode of study:

1. Lecture

2. A glimpse of the Baroque, Classic, Romance, adjustment of jazz compositions, orchestras according to playing opportunities, playing all types of musical instruments, solo and ensemble singing. Working with a microphone and microphone port, improvisation, analysis of viewed (musical notation) and heard (music recording), choral polyphony, jazz schemes, polyrhythm.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Precision of vocal performance, dynamic, instrumental play

Recommended optional programme components:

Participation in a presentation of the faculty „Sometimes Orchestra.“

Course contents:

Curriculum:

Renaissance polyphony, versions of folk songs and negro spirituals

Syllabus:

Italian, French and English madrigals - according to current vocal possibilities.

Also practice in compositions according to the instructions of the senior teacher in the actor's workshop.

Recommended or required reading:

J. Pohanka: History of Czech music in examples,

L. Janáček: Moravian folk poetry in songs,

Lassko songs

Silesian songs

M. Šolc: Secrets of chord symbols

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Exercises

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on activity in exercises.

Course web page:

Note:

Elective course for all DAMU students. Maximum of 15 students from other DAMU 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:

• Herectví činoherního divadla (Mgr.) (optional subject)
• Herectví alternativního a loutkového divadla (Mgr.) (compulsory subject)