Music Activity (Chorus, Orchestra) 5

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Subject guarantor:

Vratislav ŠRÁMEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Vratislav ŠRÁMEK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Choral and instrumental ensemble of harmonious sound.

Mode of study:

1. Lecture.

2. A glimpse of the Baroque, Classic, Romance, adjustment of jazz compositions, orchestras according to playing opportunities, playing all types of musical instruments, solo and ensemble singing. Working with a microphone and microphone port, improvisation, analysis of viewed (musical notation) and heard (music recording), choral polyphony, jazz schemes, polyrhythm.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Precision of vocal performance, expression, dynamic, instrumental play.

Recommended optional programme components:

Participation in a presentation of the faculty „Sometimes Orchestra“.

Course contents:

Curriculum:

Selections from vocal works of the Baroque, Classicism, Romanticism, jazz retro style.

Syllabus :

H. Purcell , J. S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, L. van Beethoven, A. Bruckner, B. Smetana, A. Dvořák.

Also practice in compositions according to the instructions of the senior teacher in the actor's workshop.

Recommended or required reading:

H. Purcell: Dido and Aeneas

J. S. Bach: Cantata kantáta Wachet auf ruft uns die stimme

A. Bruckner: Choral mense

W. A. Mozart: Requiem

A. Dvořák: Requiem

Notation and recordings of work by the mentioned composers.

Other relevant notation according to the teacher.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Exercises.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on activity in exercises.

Course web page:

Note:

Elective course for all DAMU students. Maximum of 15 students from other DAMU Depts.

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:

• Acting for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (B.A.) (compulsory subject)
• Acting for Alternative and Puppet Theatre (M.A.) (compulsory subject)