Bassoon Playing 8

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Subject guarantor:

František HERMAN, Jiří SEIDL

Name of lecturer(s):

František HERMAN, Jan HUDEČEK, Jiří SEIDL

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

This course originates in the most challenging requirements for student preparations. The compositions are selected according to technique, but also for interpretation the most challenging. An emphasis is place on finger technique precision, intonation, rhythm, tone and breating practice. Non-traditional and modern bassoon techniques are taught.

Mode of study:

On-going attendance of students in auditions for symphonic and opera orchestras.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Instrument skills corresponding to the student study year and profile.

Course contents:

This course works with students as exceptional music persons, who have no evident issues with instrument playing. They have a high level of technique, tone, intonation and interpretive skills. These are requirements to be able to weather solo, chamber and orchestra auditions. This course continues the set course from the previous which is creativity, very good bassoon technique, tone quality, and intonation and shift to the „perfecting“ of form. The aim is the highest level possible of mastering the greatest number of bassoon pieces. International competitions are a good guide for selecting compositions. However the compositions of Hindemith, Spisak, Teml and Šestak are not fogotten. Student inclinations in modern and experimental piece interpretation and are accepted. This orientation can be for many a life's mission. Other who do not share these intentions are guided in the knowledge of modern procedures such as multiphonic, circular breathing, frulato, etc.

Recommended or required reading:

Hindemith, Paul : Sonáta

Teml, Jiří : Teatro picollo

Spisak, M : Koncert

Šesták, Zdeněk : Koncert

Assessment methods and criteria:

Assessment of instrumental and orchestral specifics of playing, fulfilling establish repertoire range, review in AKS, concluded with award of credit.

Course web page:

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

Note:

Instructors manage the alternation of individual orchestra parts according to composer notes.

Schedule for winter semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Bassoon (Mg) (required main subject)