Orchestral conducting and score reading I
| Title | Διεύθυνση ορχήστρας και ανάγνωση παρτιτούρας Ι / Orchestral conducting and score reading I |
| Code | ΜΠ2001 |
| Faculty | Fine Arts |
| School | Music Studies |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600013933 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Mousikṓn Spoudṓn (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 1
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicology / Music Education | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Music Composition | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600072533
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Τμήμα Μουσικών Σπουδών (Θέρμη) |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ 8 (317) |
| Calendar | Montag 09:00 to 12:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Skills Development
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600072533
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Basic aim of the lessons offered is the presentation of the approach necessary to read a music score regardless of era, genre or technical difficulty and to play it on the piano
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
The student is not judged according to the level of technical difficulty achieved in piano playing; it is central to assess the importance of each instrument/line and to play only the quintessential on the piano in the best possible manner.Difficult scores are avoided since reading and comprehending them mentally or practically (on the piano) is a matter of preparation only. The student needs to have the ability to discern between basic lines, thematic material, main melodies, main patterns etc. The remaining voices are to be included in the accompaniment, depending on the level of available dexterity.This class is taught in groups; However, each student is given personal attention and guidance during score playing on the piano while the rest of the class attends, offering more knowledge and experience. Musical material used includes Overtures, Symphonies, Concerts, Opera exerts etc.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Audio
- Interactive excersises
- Musical scores
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Communication through email
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reading Assigment | 24 | 0.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Artistic Workshop | 26 | 0.9 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Other / Others | 28 | 0.9 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 120 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
Final examination requires the performance of a work provided one week before the examination date for preparation and the performance of a score from sight (prima vista)
Student Assessment methods
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Creuzburg, H. (1956). Partiturspiel. Band 1 & 2. Schott, Mainz
Gartenlaub, O. (1969). Préparation au Déchiffrage Pianistique. Cahiers 1, 2,3 & 4. Éditions Rideau Rouge, Paris
Keilmann, W. (1970). Introduction to Sight Reading. Henry Litolff’s Verlag, Frankfurt
Kleinová, E. (1986). Schule des Vomblattspiels in Form des Vierhändigspiels. Editio Supraphon, Praha
Morris, R. O.; Ferguson, H. (1931). Preparatory Exercises in Score-Reading. Oxford University Press
Nelson, S. M. (1998). Flip-a-rhythm: the ultimate rhythm game. Volumes 1-2-3-4. Boosey & Hawkes, London.
Last Update
28-01-2018
