Objectives and competences
The objective of the subject is:
• to develop an analytical command over musical notation in the compositional and formative sense,
• to gain practical command in chamber music,
• to acknowledge and understand the history of instumental music,
• to develop the analitical listening, recognition and evaluation of the individual musical works.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Playing instrumental compositions regarding the level of previous knowledge.
• Playing compositions from renaissance and early baroque period.
• Playing compositions from baroque period.
• Playing compositions from classical period.
• The proper technique of playing.
• Qualifying for group music performances.
• Further study and development of instrumental techniques through the process of creating an interpretation.
• History of the Western-European instrumental music.
Learning and teaching methods
• lectures,
• Individual and team work with lesson planing,
• e-learning.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
• use the acquired knowledge in performing chamber music.
• link theoretical and practical knowledge.
• understand the impact of wider cultural conditions on music.
• recognize specific formal characteristics of a period in musical history.
• know the most important representatives and works of a period.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Solving problems: The ability to understand and perform musical contents in chamber music.
Communicational skills: The ability and vocal - instrumental expression in the process of teaching and later professional career.
Readings
• Halle Rowen, R. 1999: Early Chamber Music. Columbia University Press, New York
• Kilburn, N. 2002: Chamber Music and its Masters. William Reeves, London
• Wyn Jones, D, 2016, Music in Vienna: 1700, 1800, 1900, Boydell Press, London
Prerequisits
None.
Prerequisite for attending the exam:
Mandatory activity in the study process,
successful completion of the exercises in the study
process in accordance with the corrections of the professor.
Additional information on implementation and assessment • Examination:
- Written exam ( assessment of knowledge and tablature transcription) (100 %)
