Choir Conducting Theory 2

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
102TDS2 Z 1 1T Czech summer

Subject guarantor

Name of lecturer(s)

Tomáš KOUTNÍK

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Adopting the basic lexicon of theory knowledge and awareness necessary for working with a choir.

Mode of study

contact instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites

none

Course contents

Methodic work with a choir. Working with individual music bodies and the whole. Music and Singing training of a chorus.

Sound balancing of voice groups. Intonation challenges in a choir studio. Musical alacrity. Sight-reading.

Problematic tempos, phrasing, dynamics and agogics in choral performance. Chorus placements.

Physiological, phonetic and acoustic problems of voice. Natural and tempered tuning.

Molding the polyphonic guiding of voices. Color and clarity of chords.

Instruction for analysis of choral scores (horizontal and vertical perceptions).

Specific markings of choral and orchestral conducting.

Recommended or required reading

Individual study

Assessment methods and criteria

Simulated analysis of subsequent rehearsals with a chorus. Preparations for a concert. Credit.

Note

None

Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans