Trombone Playing 5

Subject guarantor:

Jiří SUŠICKÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří SUŠICKÝ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

1. Greatest flexibility in embouchure exercises.

2. Study of older trombone virtuoso literature from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

3. Study of pivotal concertos for trombone by J.G. Albrechtsberger, G.C. Wagenseil

Mode of study:

On-going student participation in symphony and opera orchestra auditions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Instrument skills at the level corresponding to study year and student profile.

Recommended optional programme components:

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

Course contents:

This course focuses on the development of embouchure looseness including trill technique. This covers appropriate selections for the current abilities of the student and precisely defines the direction and intensity of development for important phases of trombone playing. This is supplemented by compositions from the 16th to 18th centuries which demonstrate old trombone virtuosity. Thorough study of two pivotal concertos by J.G. Albrecthsberger and G.C. Wagenseil.

Recommended or required reading:

J.Ušák:Škola trylkové techniky

Ch.Colin:Lip Flexibilities

R.Marsteller:Advanced slide technique

C.Gordon:30 Velocity studies

I.Ronka:Modern Daily Warm-ups and Drills

B.Slokar:Tägliche übungen

J.G.Albrechtsberger:Concerto

G.Ch.Wagenseil:Concerto

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

On-going student participation in symphony and opera orchestra auditions.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Student performance is evaluated in all aspects. First, difficult passages of the composition played are demonstrated. How the student managed these is evaluated. The playing level of the student is also commented in terms of technique, intonation, sound, dynamics and performace.

Course web page:

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

Note:

Instructors manage the alternation of individual chamber parts according to composer notes and a preference for soloist and accompaniment.

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