Saxophone Playing 3
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106SX3 | Z | 1 | 1T | Czech | winter |
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Name of lecturer(s)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students are acquainted with the potential of the instrument. More complex compositions are selected. Issues in playing the instrument are identified and a path to playing improvement is found.
Mode of study
On-going participation of the students 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 saxophone 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 saxophone. This course focuses on orchestra literature, primarily saxophone solos. A great number of clarinetists select the saxophone for its use in orchestras. The saxophone 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 saxophone can be quite diverse, individual paths of instruction are chosen. The reason the students wish to play the saxophone is also decisive for the course methodology.
Recommended or required reading
Instrument solo and chamber literature.
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 orchestra parts according to composer notes.
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
- Clarinet (Mg) (optional subject)