Brass Instruments Seminar 2
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106SZ2 | Z | 2 | 2T | Czech | summer |
Subject guarantor
Name of lecturer(s)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
This course provides students with an awareness of orchestral literature and practices the most important solos the orchestra musician may encounter. In all the courses, all composers and their important solos for the French horn are gradually introduced. This course works with orchestral studies, both domestic and international editions and specialized Czech orchestra parts (ČF, FOK, SOČR, ND).
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
Students in this course acquire experience with on-stage performance. Their role in instruction alternates from student to artis and also, which is very important, they have the opportunity comment the given performance. There is a whole range of performance issues in concert performance which the course addresses. Student performance is analysed and assessed in all performance aspects by the instructor and students. In each course space is gradually given to each wind instrument and all style periods. Students create, in each course, a coherent concert program. Student perfromance is evaluated in each aspect of performance. First of all, compositions are analysed which students must play and individual performance pitfalls are shown. Students are evaluated on how they managed these issues. The students' level of playing is not neglected in technique, intonation, sound, dynamic and performance aspects. Comparisons with other prominent artists are provided on CDs of other performances of the same piece and the pros and cons of individual artistic performances. The opportunity for students to publically perform individual compositions before students is also provided. This experience is very important for concert performance.
Recommended or required reading
Focus on the individual artistic performance with consideration of the student's personality. Work with domestic and foreign editions of orchestral studies and specialized orchestra parts for Czech Republic orchestras (ČF, FOK, SOČR, ND).
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
- French Horn (Bc) (required main subject)
- Trombone (Bc) (required main subject)
- Trumpet (Bc) (required main subject)
- Tuba (Bc) (required main subject)