Course: Musical Skills for Secondary School

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Course title Musical Skills for Secondary School
Course code KHK/HDVS1
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Feiferlíková Romana, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Gvozdevskaia Galina, Kandid.pedagogických věd
Course content
Preparation for the cultivated vocal expression of the future Hv teacher and for the stylish performance of compositions of different stylistic periods. Further development of singing skills on more demanding combined voice exercises with jumps, octaves, decompositions, scales. Study of folk songs and compositions of different stylistic periods according to the list of compositions intended for the state final examinations. Preparation of accompaniments to various types and genres of popular songs. Improvisation of simple stylized accompaniments to artificial songs according to chord markings. Playing cadences in the basic major and minor keys. Harmonisation of Czech folk songs. Reflection on the listening practice, discussion on the application of the acquired skills in practice. Reflection of the listening practice discussion on the application of the acquired skills in practice.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Theoretical knowledge of music theory, harmony and musical forms. Knowledge of chord markings and basic piano stylization of accompaniments. Basic knowledge of the functioning of the human voice as well as the child's voice.
Skills
Mastery of pianistic habits - correct formation of the piano stroke and individual technical elements, combination of musical notation with quick orientation on the keyboard. Mastery of breath support, correct phrasing and the use of mixed resonance in most of the vocal range, balanced vocals at least in the middle position, crescendo, decrescendo, messa di voce, some elements of ornamentation (short and long stroke, envelope, group).
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Fluent knowledge of chord formation in singable keys. The student can theoretically describe tone formation. The student understands the means of musical expression.
Skills
The student has mastered voice work and has consolidated the basic skills of singing technique: breath support, crescendo and decrescendo, phrasing, mixed resonance throughout the range, balanced vocals in all positions, clear articulation, elements of ornamentation. Can interpret and stylistically distinguish simpler compositions of different stylistic periods. Is able to sing single voices in multiple voices Ability to select appropriate accompaniments to popular songs and to perform them actively at a level appropriate to the ability of a primary or secondary school teacher.
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Practicum
Task-based study method
Collaborative instruction
Skills
Practicum
Collaborative instruction
Task-based study method
Competences
Practicum
Task-based study method
Collaborative instruction
assessment methods
Knowledge
Skills demonstration during practicum
Continuous assessment
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
Self-evaluation
Peer evaluation of students
Competences
Skills demonstration during practicum
Self-evaluation
Peer evaluation of students
Individual presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • Notový materiál dle seznamu ke státním závěrečným zkouškám a výběru pedagoga. .


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