DHAZ205 Ensemble singing

Theatre Faculty
Winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/3/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: graded credit.
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Petr Svozílek (lecturer)
doc. Dagmar Klementová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Karel Hegner
Music Education and Voice Training Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Music Education and Voice Training Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Timetable
Mon 18:00–19:30 105, Thu 13:30–14:15 105
Prerequisites
Classified credit from the previous two semesters of ensemble singing lessons, knowledge of previously studied musical repertoire
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Ensemble singing lessons are an integral part of the musical education of drama students, who encounter the issue of singing in a polyphonic group very often in practice. Systematic training increases students' chances of finding employment in theaters, where musical-dramatic works are currently often performed: musicals and plays with a significant musical component. The ability to grasp the required role in terms of singing and acting within the framework of teamwork is significantly enhanced. Students learn to lead their part and at the same time respond appropriately to other colleagues on stage. In higher grades, cooperation with the movement department is expected in order to properly coordinate the singing and dancing components of the acting ensemble. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Learning outcomes
Application of theoretical knowledge to practical outputs in the required interpretative forms. Ability to fine-tune intonation and dynamics to the appropriate voice based on breath support work. Confident articulation in sung polyphonic text. Incorporation of movement (dance) components. Ability to work in partnership and as part of a group – perception of oneself within the whole.
Syllabus
Rhythm and intonation exercises, vocal warm-up exercises, auditory analysis, musical terminology. More complex (three- to four-part) arrangements of songs from a wider range of genres and styles. Connection with ensemble acting or dance performances. Emphasis on natural, stylistically correct expression and communicativeness. Developing musicality and the ability to naturally connect the speaking and singing voice by finding common attributes (emphasis, articulation, voice color). Public performances with piano accompaniment. Combining solo and choral singing of a chanson character with poetry as part of the collaboration in the subject Artistic Recitation.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Originální notové materiály, vícehlasé transkripce písní různých žánrů,arr. Mac Huff, Kirby Shaw, Carl Strommen, Andy Back ad.,vlastní úpravy přizpůsobené požadavkům, dispozicím a potřebám studentů daného ročníku. info
  • Mertl, Ivo: Abeceda pro hudebníky, Brno 1999. info
  • Jelínek, Stanislav: Základní hudební pojmy, Kladno 2006. info
  • Kofroň, Jaroslav. Učebnice intonace a rytmu, Praha: 1985. info
  • Lýsek, František. Vokální intonace a rytmus. Praha :1955. info
  • Doležil, Metod. Intonace a elementární rytmus. Praha :1979. info
Teaching methods
Exercise Number of contact hours per week: 2
Assessment methods
Classified credit (credit) based on attendance and student progress. Separate examination in the form of a public singing performance, or an examination related to the subject of Artistic Recitation.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2015, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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