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)
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: Stříteská Leona, PhDr., Ph.D. (02.01.2024)
Aim of the course
Memorize selected choral and cantata works by the most important Czech and international composers.
On the basis of analysis, understand the stylistic differences of choral works composed on sacred, folk, ancient and medieval Latin texts and on artificial poetry in national languages.
Based on musical analysis and listening experience, recognize and distinguish differences in musical styles from the Renaissance through the Baroque, Classicism, Romanticism to various 20th century compositional techniques.
Be able to apply selected compositions to the needs of specific types of choirs.
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)
Syllabus
The lessons are divided into four thematic areas.
1. Liturgical and general sacred choral music
2. Folklore-inspired choral works
3. Choirs as part of large musical-dramatic forms (opera)
4. choral compositions using modern compositional techniques
Teachers of individual units:
Ad 1. PhDr. Leona Stříteská, Ph.D.
Ad 2. Prof. PhDr. Stanislav Pecháček, Ph.D.
Ad 3. Mgr. Prof. Jana Veverková
Ad 4. doc. MgA. Marek Valášek, Ph.D.
Last update: Stříteská Leona, PhDr., Ph.D. (02.01.2024)
