Piccolo Playing 3
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106PI3 | Z | 1 | 1T | Czech | winter |
Subject guarantor
Name of lecturer(s)
Mario MESANY, Radomír PIVODA, Jiří VÁLEK
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students continue to learn the instrument potential. Complex compositions are selected. Playing issues are defined and a way of improving playing is sought.
Mode of study
On-going participation by the students in symphony and opera orchestra auditions.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Instrument skills corresponding to the study year and student profile.
Course contents
The Piccolo is found in many music ensembles. This instrument is extensively used in orchestras, as a solo instrument and other music genres. This course gradually provides students will all skills and knowledge needed in playing the piccolo. The course is oriented towards orchestra literature, solo parts for piccolo. An overwhelming majority of flautists pick the piccolo for it use in an orchestra. The piccolo is very prominent in symphony and opera works. Therefore room is given in this course for orchestra literature. Therefore room is provided for orchestra literature. For those not interested in playing in an orchestra there is still presented some individual orchestra parts but also solo literature and literature with piano or chamber orchestra accompaniment is prepared. Considering the difference is student piccolo playing may be great an individual instructional path is chosen. Also the reason the student wants to play the piccolo is definitive for the course methodology.
Recommended or required reading
A. Vivaldi: Koncert C dur č.5 pro pikolu a orchestr
J. Feld: Sonatina pro pikolu a klavír
P. I. Čajkovskij: Symfonie č. 4
L. Janáček: Sinfonietta
D. Šostakovič: Symfonie
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment of instrument and orchestra playing. Fulfillment of the established repertoire. AKS certification. All concluded with the award of credit.
Course web page
http://www.hamu.cz/katedry/katedra-dechovych-nastroju
Note
Not established. Instructors use opportunities to observe students in their orchestras.
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
- Flute (Mg) (optional subject)