HV51 The Choir of Masaryk University

Faculty of Education
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/6/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. MgA. Jan Ocetek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. MgA. Jan Ocetek, Ph.D.
Department of Music – Faculty of Education
Supplier department: Department of Music – Faculty of Education
Timetable
Wed 18:30–20:50 učebna 43, Wed 18:30–20:50 učebna 36
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
HV51/01: Tue 18:30–20:50 učebna 36, Tue 18:30–20:50 učebna 43, J. Ocetek
Prerequisites
Assumption: excellent trained voice, size and color of the voice, the ability to intone, reading not.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Objective of the course: It is a mixed choir, male and female voices sing in it. SATB approx. 50 singers. The goal is to achieve the quality of selection choirs, representation of Masaryk University, participation in concerts and prestigious performances, competitions at home and abroad. The choir's repertoire includes classical choral literature, from the Renaissance to music by contemporary authors, mostly a cappella, or with accompaniment. Regular exams take place twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the evening, i.e. from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at PdF MU, Poříčí 31, 3rd floor, classroom 36, and are evaluated for 6 credits. The content is different in different semesters, it varies according to the plans of the choir and according to the events to which the choir is invited.
Learning outcomes
The student will gain practical experience as a chorister, will become familiar with basic choral literature from the Renaissance to music by contemporary authors, mostly a cappella, or with accompaniment. The content is different in different semesters, it varies according to the plans of the choir and according to the events to which the choir is invited.
Syllabus
  • Repertoire choir fully depends on scheduled concerts and performances of this choir. The repertoire includes classical choral choir literature, from Renaissance music to contemporary authors, mostly a capella, or with accompaniment.
Teaching methods
choir rehearsals twice a week in the form of practical exercises
Assessment methods
participation in trials and concerts
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Teacher's information
Each singer must register for the subject, based on this, he will be invited by email to the entrance talent audition at the beginning of the semester. The singer will be tested on intonation, vocal range and will prepare any song, for example a folk song.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2024, recent)
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