Bassoon Playing 3

Subject guarantor:

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Name of lecturer(s):

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

All new knowledge regarding playing technical aspects, intonation, rhythm, proper breathing, performance are consolidated using more difficult etudes and compositions of the late Classic.

Mode of study:

On-going participation 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 bassoon. 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 Bassoon 1 and 2 are, through 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 Bassoon 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 - Pivoňka, Milde, Bovel. In recital pieces, preference is given to composers such as Vivaldi, Reicha, Weber.

Recommended or required reading:

Pivoňka, Karel: Technické a rytmické etudy, Rytmická studia

Milde, L : Technické etudy

Bovel,C : Concerto

Vivaldi,Antonio : Concerto a,d,e, g moll, C Dur

Reicha, Antonín : Sonáta, Téma a variace

Weber,Carl Maria von : Koncert F dur

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