Music Activity (Chorus, Orchestra) 6

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Subject guarantor:

Vratislav ŠRÁMEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Vratislav ŠRÁMEK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

From sound to intonation, choral and instrumental ensemble of harmonious sound.

Mode of study:

1. Lecture.

2. Twentieth century, Jazz „standards“, adjustment of jazz compositions, orchestrations according to playing opportunities, playing all types of musical instruments, solo and ensemble singing, working with a microphone and microphone port, improvisation, analysis of seen (music notation) and heard music (music recording).

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

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

Course contents:

Curriculum:

20th Century choral creation, swing, blues, rumba, samba, bossa nova, etc.

Syllabus:

V. Tormis, P.Eben, B.Martinů, K.Penderecki, D.Elington, C.Jobim. C.Corea etc.).

Adaptations of jazz compositions: The Singers Unlimited, Manhattan Transfer, Take Six, J. Ježek (adapted by M.Kořínek and V.Šrámek).

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.

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 2016/2017:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2016/2017:

	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	místnost R202 Učebna (Karlova 26, Praha 1) ŠRÁMEK V. 13:00–14:30 (paralelka 1)
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Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	13:00–14:30	Vratislav ŠRÁMEK	Učebna Karlova 26, Praha 1		paralelka 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

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