English Horn Playing 3

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
106AR3	Z	1	1T	Czech	winter

Subject guarantor

Jana BROŽKOVÁ, Liběna SEQUARDTOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s)

Jana BROŽKOVÁ, Liběna SEQUARDTOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit

This course gradually provides the student with all skills and knowledge needed for playing the English horn. The course is oriented towards orchestra literature, predominantly English horn solo parts. Emphasis is place on solo literature with piano or other chamber groups. Considering that student playing skills may vary greatly, individual instruction paths are taken. Also, the view of the student as to why they wish to play the English horn is decisive for the course method. The English horn is ostensibly used in symphonic and opera. This course practices the most important solos in orchestra literature.

Mode of study

On-going participation in symphony and opera orchestra auditions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Instrument skills at the level corresponding to the study year and student profile.

Course contents

The English horn is part of many music groups. This instrument is extensively used in orchestras, as a solo instrument and other music genres. This course gradually provides students with all the skills and knowledge needed in playing the English horn. This course focuses on orchestra literature, primarily English horn solos. Most Oboists select the English hornalto flute for its use in orchestras. The English horn is quite prominent in symphonic aand opera works. Therefore, great space is given to orchestra literature. Even for those not interested in orchestra playing, there is a presentation of individual orchestra parts but also instruction in solo literature, literature with piano accompaniment or other chamber groups is prepared. Considering differences in the students ability in playing the English horn can be quite diverse, individual paths of instruction are chosen. The reason the students wish to play the English horn is also decisive for the course methodology.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation of instrument and orchestra playing, completion of the established repertoire, AKS verification, all concluded with the award of credit.

Course web page

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

Note

Instructors manage the alternation of individual chamber parts according composer notes and preference to solist and accompaniment elements.

Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019: