Course: Choir 1

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Course title Choir 1
Course code KPV/PSB1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Konvalinková Jana, MgA. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Breath and voice exercises, warm up for singing in the choir 2. Breath and voice exercises, warm up for singing in the choir 3. Work with canon 4. Work with canon 5. Preparing and leading multi-voice 6. Training and realization of multi-voice 7. Training and realization of choir songs 8. Training and realization of choir multi-voiced songs 9. Choir and solo parts 10. Choir and solo parts 11. Music - dramatic possibilities in the choir 12. Music - dramatic possibilities in the choir 13. Running school choir, preparation and organization if concert work, a concert performance

Learning activities and teaching methods
Group consultation, Demonstration of student skills, Students' portfolio
  • Home preparation for classes - 16 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 16 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The subject acquaints students with the basic principles of working with choirs. It provides the basic theoretical and practical framework for methods and activities with the choir in the first grade of primary school.
Practical skills in the field.
Prerequisites
General orientation in the subject.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student's performance analysis, Practical demonstration of acquired skills, Presentation of artistic and creative activities

Participation in the classes 80%. Practical choir exhibitions. The course is held in Czech language, the requirements are stated in the Czech version.
Recommended literature
  • Tichá, A. Hlasová výchova v dětském sboru (2004).
  • TICHÁ, A. Učíme děti zpívat. Praha: Portál, 2005.


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