Saxophone Playing 2

Subject guarantor:

Jiří HLAVÁČ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří HLAVÁČ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Students are introduced to the instrument and its potential. For those who are more advance in saxophone play, using easy compositions, define issues in playing the instrument and the most practical path to correction is found.

Mode of study:

Continuing student participation in symphony and opera orchestra auditions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Instrument skills corresponding to the student study year and profile.

Recommended optional programme components:

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

Course contents:

The Saxophone is an instrument in many music ensembles. This instrument is markedly used in orchestras, as a solo instrument and, today, in other music genres. This course gradually provides the student with all skills and knowledge needed for playing the Saxophonet. Students are divided according to their abilities. They are introduced to technique of how to properly play the Saxophone. Considering the playing may differ greatly among students, individual instruction paths are selected. In the individual approach and acceptance of various skills the path to get quickly achive the ability level is taken for the less proficient. Study literature is assigned according to student ability. Etudes and recitals largely come from clarinet literature. Recitals are oriented towards the easier compositions intended for that instruments. The view of why the student wants to play the instrument is a determining factor for the course method. Many wish to play the instrument because of practical reasons of which there are many when auditioning for an orchestra position. Saxophone reed adjustment is instructed. These reeds are, in their structure, similar to Clarinet reeds but the adjustment techniques have their own specific rules.

Recommended or required reading:

Solo and chamber literature.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Continuing student participation in symphony and opera orchestra auditions.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Evaluation of instrument and orchestral playing. Fulfilling of the established repertoire range. AKS certification. All concluded with credit awarded.

Course web page:

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

Note:

Instructors take care of alternating 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 Klarinet (Mg) (optional subject)