Trombone Playing 2

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Subject guarantor:

Jiří SUŠICKÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří SUŠICKÝ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

1. Exercises for development of tone beauty and work on characteristic color.

2. Breathing exercises, introduction to the great amount of material devoted to this issue.

3. Very fine tone setting in extremely low dynamics.

4. The soft start of a tone in large strong dynamics.

5. Selection of recital literature according to student abilities.

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

Course contents:

This course is a focus on the development of tone through partial analysis of the situation. Removing excessive tension, either physical or mental which is closely related to mastering the breathing aparatus. This is developed and the practice is increased in quality through a study of theory devoted to these issues (Jacobs, Ušák, Kleinhammer, Adam). There is also a need to focus on the mastery of the so called soft attack - a very gentle beginning of a tone in very weak dynamics and a mastery of the equivalent in higher dynamics. This is an inseparable part of years of the Czech tradition in playing the trombone which needs to be continued because it is a generally appreciated by a number of celebrities. Recital literature is arranged around more technically demanding compostions in both extent and musicality (Sachse, Larsson, Domažlický, McKay).

Recommended or required reading:

A. Jacobs:Song and Wind

J. Ušák:Škola

E. Kleinhammer:Art of the Trombone Playing

A.S. Adam:5 Minut´s a Day

C. Gordon:Systematic Approach to Daily Practise

E.Sachse:Koncert

G. Finger:Sonata

Anonymus:Sonata

F. Domažlický:Koncert

F. Mc Kay:Sonata

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Participation of students in auditions for symphonic and opera orchestras.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Student performance is assessed in all facets of performance. First of all the composition the student played is examined and individual pitfalls of performance are pointed out. Also assessed is how the student dealt with these problems. Noted, as well, is the playing level of the student in terms of technique, intonation, sound, dynamics and performance.

Course web page:

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

Note:

Instructors manage the alternation of individual chamber parts according composer notes and preference to solist and accompaniment elements.

Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Trombone (Bc) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)