Chamber Female Choir - OIBS6H301C

• Title: Chamber Female Choir
• Guaranteed by: Katedra hudební výchovy (41-KHV)
• Faculty: Faculty of Education
• Actual: from 2025
• Semester: both
• E-Credits: 5
• Hours per week, examination: 0/2, C [HT]
• Capacity: winter:unknown / unknown (unknown); summer:unknown / unknown (unknown)
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: no
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Is provided by: OPBS6H301C
• Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan; enabled for web enrollment; priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan; you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
• Guarantor: PhDr. Leona Stříteská, Ph.D.; Mgr. et Mgr. Sylvie Sasková

Annotation

The development of the personality of the choir singer with a focus on readiness of the choral parts reading, the culture of vocal expression and artistic representation of an interesting and demanding repertoire of the female choir with a large share of independent preparation.

Last update: Battistová Eva, PaedDr. (04.03.2024)

Aim of the course

Recognise the social dimension of artistic collaboration, formulating its positive and negative aspects.
To apply knowledge and skills from intonation and auditory analysis.
Interpret more difficult artificial compositions for women's choirs.
Systematically develop all categories of vocal interpretation, focusing on the cultivation of vocal technique.
To participate in the organisational preparation and practical delivery of concert performances.

Last update: Battistová Eva, PaedDr. (04.03.2024)

Literature

Schuller, G.The compleat conductor. New York: Oxford University Press, 1997. ISBN 0-19-506377-5.

David, Julia  & La Tour, Stephen: Vocal Technique: A Guide for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers, ISBN-13: 978-1577667827.

Duane S. Crowther: KEY CHORAL CONCEPTS: Teaching Techniques & Tools to Help Your Choir Sound Great (Techniques For Teaching & Conducting High School & Adult Choirs), Horizon Publishers & Distributors, Inc., 2016.

Brower, Harriette: Vocal Mastery Talks with Master Singers and Teachers. Tredition classics, 2011. ISBN: 3842478410.

Dimon, Jr. Theodore: Anatomy of the Voice. North Atlantic Books,U.S., 2018. ISBN: 9781623171971.

Last update: Battistová Eva, PaedDr. (04.03.2024)

Syllabus

Regular weekly choir rehearsals.
Basics of choral interpretation using all means of musical expression, vocal technique, declamation.
Repertoire, dates of rehearsals and concerts will be determined before the start of the term.
Participation in the organisation of a concert performance, social performance on stage.

Last update: Battistová Eva, PaedDr. (04.03.2024)