Music Activity (Chorus, Orchestra) 6

Subject guarantor:

Vratislav ŠRÁMEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Vratislav ŠRÁMEK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

From sound to intonation, choral and instrumental ensemble of harmonious sound

Mode of study:

1. Lecture

2. Twentieth century, Jazz 'standards', adjustment of jazz compositions, orchestrations according to playing opportunities, playing all types of musical instruments, solo and ensemble singing, working with a microphone and microphone port, improvisation, analysis of seen (music notation) and heard music (music recording).

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Precision of vocal performance, expression, dynamic, instrumental play

Recommended optional programme components:

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

Course contents:

Curriculum:

20th Century choral creation, swing, blues, rumba, samba, bossa nova, etc.

Syllabus:

V. Tormis, P.Eben, B.Martinů, K.Penderecki, D.Elington, C.Jobim. C.Corea etc.).

Adaptations of jazz compositions: The Singers Unlimited, Manhattan Transfer, Take

Six, J. Ježek (adapted by M.Kořínek and V.Šrámek).

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

Recommended or required reading:

H.Purcell: Dido and Aeneas

J.S.Bach: Cantata kantáta Wachet auf ruft uns die stimme

A.Bruckner: Choral mense

W.A.Mozart: Requiem

A.Dvořák: Requiem

Notation and recordings of work by the mentioned composers.

Other relevant notation according to the teacher

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 alternativního a loutkového divadla (Mgr.) (compulsory subject)