History and Literature of Percussion instruments 3
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173DLB3 | Z | 1 | 1T | Czech | winter |
Subject guarantor
Name of lecturer(s)
Daniel MIKOLÁŠEK, Daniel ŠOLTIS, Šimon VESELÝ
Learning outcomes of the course unit
- a clear overview of the large amount of percussion instruments and composers using them.
- knowledge of the breadth and notation in commonly used instruments.
- knowledge of the basic professional terminology in most used world languages.
- ability to place compositions into a particular period of development.
- a good orientation in the intentions of significant composers in their works.
- an ability to quickly orient oneself and research needed information.
- ability to construct and concert with an interesting dramaturgy.
Mode of study
Common classes for all students in the bachelor's study program.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
No prerequisites.
Course contents
- types of percussion instruments - according to material, country of origin, etc...
- focus on the most common and commonly used percussion instrument and a detailed look at their development
- selection of the most significant compositions in which those instruments are used - in an orchestra, chamber ensemble and solo.
- survey of the composers writing for percussion (solo, chamber and symphonic works)
- a good orientation in the style periods and what instruments were commonly used
- a broad orientation in music forms and an ability to briefly analyze compositions
Recommended or required reading
Paseka, Antonín: Bicí nástroje ? JAMU Brno, 1990
Kotek, Miroslav: Bicí nástroje ? Panton Praha, 1986
Blades, James: Percussion Instruments and Their History ? Praeger N.Y., 1974
Bowles, Edmund A.: The Kettledrum (Encyclopedia of Percussion ? Garland Publishing N. Y., 1995)
McCausland Lloyd S.: The Plastic Drumhead: Its History and Development (Encyclopedia of Percussion ? Garland Publishing N.Y., 1995)
Beck, John a kol.: Encyclopedia of Percussion (kapitoly The Bass Drum, The Basel Drum, The Snare Drum, The Tambourin, Cymbals, The Triangle, The Xylophone, The Marimba in Mexico and Related Areas, The Vibraphone)? Garland Publishing N. Y., 1995
Vela, David: Information on the Marimba ? Brandt Karlsruhe, 1997
Peinkofer, K., Tannigel, F.: Handbuch des Schlagzeugs, Praxis und Technik ? Brandt Karlsruhe, 1997
Assessment methods and criteria
Development of the course paper on a given topic, near to the intentions of the student.
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
- Percussion Instruments (Bc) (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)