Alto Flute Playing 4

Subject guarantor:

Radomír PIVODA, Jiří VÁLEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Radomír PIVODA, Jiří VÁLEK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

This course provides the student with all abiliities and knowledge needed for playing the alto flute. Students acquire a complete overview of alto flute issues. They acquire knowledge of playing on the instrument, in a general sense and potential applications of the alto flute. An emphasis is place on the gradual evening out of differences in playing quality of individual students. The less capable must achieve the level which secures a professional application with the alto flute. The literature of the course are the more challenging compositions for this instrument and with piano or chamber ensemble accompaniment. Solo, but mainly orchestra solo literature is studied.

Mode of study:

contact instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Instrument skills corresponding to the study year and student profile.

Recommended optional programme components:

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

Course contents:

The alto flute is found in many music ensembles. This instrument is extensively used in orchestras, as a solo instrument and other music genres. This course provides the student with all abiliities and knowledge needed for playing the alto flute. Students acquire a complete overview of alto flute issues. They acquire knowledge of playing on the instrument, in a general sense and potential applications of the alto flute. An education methodology overview is supported by instruction. An emphasis is place on the gradual evening out of differences in playing quality of individual students. The less capable must achieve the level which secures a professional application with the alto flute. The literature of the course are the more challenging compositions for this instrument and with piano or chamber ensemble accompaniment. Solo, but mainly orchestra solo literature is studied. At the close of the course all issues of alto flute playing are reviewed. Also reviewed is the overview of orchestra solos and described using the widest selection of alto flute literature.

Recommended or required reading:

Jean Francaix Suite pour Flute seule

See the main study literature

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

none

Assessment methods and criteria:

Assessment of instrument and orchestra playing. Fulfillment of the established repertoire. AKS certification. All concluded with the award of credit.

Course web page:

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

Note:

Not established. Instructors use opportunities to observe students in their orchestras.

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Flétna (Mg) (optional subject)