DERLX04 Ensemble singing II

Theatre Faculty
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: graded credit.
Teacher(s)
doc. Dagmar Klementová (lecturer), Mgr. Petra Riou (deputy)
Mgr. Petra Riou (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petra Riou
Theater without Borders Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Theater without Borders Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Prerequisites
FORMA(Z)
Interest in choral singing, musicality
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The joy of singing together, orientation in multiple voices with emphasis on intonation, rhythm, phrasing and overall expression in the performance of songs of different musical styles. The ability to perceive and hear each other.
Learning outcomes
After completing one semester of ensemble singing, the student will be able to: - basic orientation in musical notation; - be aware of and maintain the intonation of their own voice among others in 2 and 3-part pieces with piano accompaniment; - interpret all the material memorized
Syllabus
  • Simple rhythmic and intonation exercises, singing with piano accompaniment - introduction to different musical styles: folk song, classical music, pop, jazz. Gradual penetration into simple polyphony - canon 2 - 6 voices, basics of improvisation, creative approach. At the end of the semester, application of the rehearsed material in practice (participation in at least 2 performances together with drama students as possible - using rehearsed songs).
Teaching methods
Number of contact teaching hours per week: 2
Assessment methods
Graded credit based on attendance and final performances
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on course enrolment limitations: předmět je otevřen pouze studentům výměnných programů
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
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