Choir and cantata works by Czech and world composers with a focus on mixed, female, male choir literature. The most important personalities and ensembles from the field of choral interpretation. Topics: Choral works liturgical and generally spiritual, Choral works inspired by folklore, Chorals as a part of great musical dramatic forms (opera), Choral compositions using modern compositional techniques. The course also includes arranging selected attractive compositions for various types and sets of choirs and instruments suitable for pedagogical and concert activities of instrumental and vocal-instrumental ensembles of elementary and secondary schools.
Last update: Valášek Marek, doc. Mgr. MgA., Ph.D. (04.01.2024)
Learning outcomes of the course unit the aim of the course is to gain a safe orientation in literature for children's and female choirs. It deals with children's and female choral singing in its historical development in the context of societal conditions. Basic themes: The development of children's and female choral singing from the Renaissance to the present with special emphasis on the work of contemporary composers. Definition of differences in literature for children's and female choirs. Choir literature in relation to the vocal abilities of singers. Repertoire of school choirs and choirs. Choir literature as a motivating factor in the work with the choir. Selection of compositions and dramaturgy of concerts.
Last update: Stříteská Leona, PhDr., Ph.D. (02.01.2024)
Literature -
Garretson, Robert L.: Choral Music: History, Style And Performance Practise. ISBN-13: 978-0131371910.
Homer, Ulrich: A Survey of Choral Music. ISBN-13: 978-0155848634.
Brinson, Barbara & Demorest, Steven: Choral Music Methods and Materials. Cengage, ISBN: 1133599664, 2014.
Rowley, G.: The Book of Music. MacDonald Educational Ltd. And QED Ltd., 1977.
The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, ed. E. Sadie, NY /London.
Last update: Stříteská Leona, PhDr., Ph.D. (02.01.2024)
Garretson, Robert L.: Choral Music: History, Style And Performance Practise. ISBN-13: 978-0131371910.
Homer, Ulrich: A Survey of Choral Music. ISBN-13: 978-0155848634.
Brinson, Barbara & Demorest, Steven: Choral Music Methods and Materials. Cengage, ISBN: 1133599664, 2014.
Rowley, G.: The Book of Music. MacDonald Educational Ltd. And QED Ltd., 1977.
The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, ed. E. Sadie, NY /London.
Last update: Stříteská Leona, PhDr., Ph.D. (02.01.2024)
