Course: Conducting of Ensembles I

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Course title Conducting of Ensembles I
Course code KHV/71114
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hána Luboš, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Principle of loop repetition. 2. Rehearsing the composition at different tempos. 3. Debugging tools. 4. Tool specifics, placement of the ensemble. 5. Verbal description of the character of the composition, strengthening of expression, feeling. 6. Psychology of the choirmaster / ensemble leader. 7. Exam structure, dramaturgy of the repertoire. 8. Conducting during the rehearsal, substitute conducting techniques. 9. Harmonic, intonation and rhythmic analysis of the composition.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
The seminars provide theoretical guidance for solving a complex issue of working with various types of vocal, vocally instrumental and instrumental ensembles for the needs of one's own practice. The theoretical basis is applied to musical practice, which is focused on preparing the choirmaster / conductor / leader of the ensemble for rehearsals, concert performances, festivals and competitions. The seminar maps current trends in the management of amateur and professional ensembles. Effective rehearsal of compositions, methods and possibilities of conducting an examination of an ensemble of rehearsal technique.
The seminars provide theoretical guidance for solving a complex issue of working with various types of vocal, vocally instrumental and instrumental ensembles for the needs of one's own practice. The theoretical basis is applied to musical practice, which is focused on preparing the choirmaster / conductor / leader of the ensemble for rehearsals, concert performances, festivals and competitions. The seminar maps current trends in the management of amateur and professional ensembles. Effective rehearsal of compositions, methods and possibilities of conducting an examination of an ensemble of rehearsal technique.
Prerequisites
none

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Playing and conducting of assigned music pieces.
Recommended literature
  • Cantus - čtvrtletník pro sborové umění.
  • Brož, J. - Kaňák, Z. Základy dirigování, Panton, Praha, 1982.
  • Call, A. The collegiate A Cappella Arranging Manual, Contenporary A Cappella Publishing, USA, 1995.
  • Eben, P. - Burghauser, J. Čtení a hra partitur, Praha: SNKLHU, 1960, 2.vyd. 1990.
  • Enerhard, C. Praxis der Chorprobe. Frankfurt: C. F. Peters, 1973.
  • Green, R.B. Arranging For Vocal Groups, VHS, A Cappella Foundation, 2004.
  • KOLÁŘ, J., ŠTÍBROVÁ, I. Sborový zpěv a řízení sboru. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 1993.
  • Vrchotová-Pátová, J. Kapitoly o zpěvu. ÚKVČ Praha 1986.


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