Theory of Composition 2

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Subject guarantor:

Otomar KVĚCH

Name of lecturer(s):

Otomar KVĚCH

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course aim is to reinforce the bearing of the students in harmonic and chordal elements of European music culture and expand theory knowledge regarding melodic structure of various music styles and genres.

Mode of study:

lectures, study of provided material, discussions

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Regular (minimum 75%) participation in lessons and active participation in discussions. Development and presentation of a paper analysing a melodic structure. Study of assigned study literature for the final exam.

Recommended optional programme components:

None

Course contents:

The history and theory of European harmony with an emphasis on 20th century music. The lecture is focused on basic harmonies and chords from the viewpoint of the theory and practice requirements for composition, conducting, music theory and music directing studies. Particular attention is given to the relationship of so called paradigms and syntagma in harmony and chord forms. The course is focused on independent student work - analysis of various forms of European chords and harmonies with an emphasis on 20th century music.

Recommended or required reading:

Karel Janeček: Základy moderní harmonie (Praha 1965)

Ctirad Kohoutek: Hudební kompozice (Praha, Supraphon 1989, s. 100-431)

Emil Hradecký: Paul Hindemith - svár teorie s praxí (Praha 1967)

Příslušná hesla ve slovnících The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (London 2001), Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart (Kassel 1995), Slovník České hudební kultury (Praha, Supraphon 1997)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

lecture, classes, exercises

Assessment methods and criteria:

Attendance at lectures, completion of assignments given by the instructor.

Course web page:

Note:

none

Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
Wed	místnost 2026 Učebna KTDH 2026 (Lichenštejnský palác) KVĚCH O. 13:40–15:10 (přednášková par. 1)
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Wed	13:40–15:10	KVĚCH O.	Učebna KTDH 2026 Lichenštejnský palác		přednášková par. 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Operatic Directing (Bc) (next compulsory subject)
• Music Theory (Bc) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)
• Composition (Bc) (next compulsory subject)
• Music Directing (Bc) (next compulsory subject)
• Conducting (Bc) (next compulsory subject)