Aura musica, 2023, vol. 14
Miscellanea
Rozdíly a podobnosti v technikách zpěvu klasického a populárního
Markéta Chladová
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:70-76 
The art of singing can be divided in terms of style and origins in two main different categories: classical singing technique or contemporary commercial singing technique. The singing technique should be used with regard to the character and style of the particular interpreted composition.
Akademické a studentské sdílení jako zdroj motivace
Jiřina Jiřičková
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:77-82
From 1 to 4 December 2022, The International Days "Sharing" with the subtitle Networking of pedagogical study programs took place at the Universität Mozarteum in Salzburg. The intensive programme for both students and academics included keynotes, lectures, workshops, as well as concerts and various guest appearances. As a result of the four-day meeting, where the Czech Republic was also represented, most of the participants were motivated to discuss further, to study the selected topics in more depth, and to find ways to connect the participating academics more closely. This paper offers a reflection on the International Days from the perspective of...
Využití tonální písňové metody při výuce studentů učitelství pro 1. stupeň ZŠ
Pavel Režný
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:83-91
The contribution deals with the tonal song method of Ladislav Daniel and its use in music education in various types of schools, especially for students of teaching at primary schools. This method also has an indispensable place in voice and intonation training in selective children's choirs. Its specificity is its link to Czech, Moravian and Slovak folk songs.
Evropský den hudební výchovy EuDaMuS 2022 Rozhovor s PaedDr. Janem Prchalem, předsedou Společnosti pro hudební výchovu České republiky
Lenka Přibylová
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:92-96
The Society for Music Education of the Czech Republic has announced the European Day of Music Education EuDaMus for 15 March 2022. The organising team was headed by Dr. Jan Prchal, the long-standing president of the Society. We asked him several questions about the meaning and scope of the European Day of Music Education.
Cantus choralis
Jiří Teml - nové skladby pro smíšený sbor
Marek Valášek
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:7-10
Music composer Jiří Teml has composed a cappella Missa 2022 and the vocal-instrumental piece Psalm 16 for ensembles Piccolo coro & Piccola orchestra. The ensemble decided to record these music pieces alongside with other compositions on CD. The article describes the ensemble's collaboration with Jiří Teml and the creation of the compositions in historical context.
Specifické problémy sbormistra chrámového sboru v současnosti
Leona Stříteská
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:11-15
The article explores the evolution of church choirs from historical roots to the present day. It focuses on the challenges facing choir conductors in the modern era, including issues of diversity in choir composition, the need for flexibility, and financial aspects. It also examines the artistic and logistical aspects of choir performances and summarizes the key challenges that choir conductors must address.
Významná výročí studentských sborů v okrese Nový Jičín v roce 2023 a 2024
Boris Nykl
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:16-25
The article is dedicated to student choral singing in the Nový Jičín district, specifically focused on 3 choral anniversaries in 2023 and 2024 - 10 years of KS Nyklband from Frenštát pod Radhoštěm, 20 years of the girls' choir Datio from Odry and 30 years of the Garrendo choir from Frenštát pod Radhoštěm. The article presents these choirs, including their history, choirmasters, significant achievements and their significance not only within the region.
Školení mužského pěveckého hlasu prostřednictvím falzetu
Lukáš Filippi
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:26-33
This article presents a method of vocal training for male voices in which the strengthening of falsetto register plays a major role. Ideas here presented are united by the belief that it is the extensor muscle in larynx that should play the main role in singing. The aim of the paper is to bring a critical perspective on the unilateral involvement of the chest register during male voice training and to point out the advantages of the strenghthening of the falsetto as viewed by selected authors.
Finský hudební skladatel Einojuhani Rautavaara v dobových souvislostech (zaměřeno na sborovou tvorbu)
Jan Spisar
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:34-42
The Finish composer and teacher Einojuhani Rautavaara can be considered an outstanding world artistic personality of the music of the second half of the 20th and the beginning of the 21th century. He went through several creative periods during his lifetime and left behind an oeuvre of great artistic value. The text focuses on his professional life, but mainly on his compositions for choirs.
Petr Ježil - pedagog a skladatel
Petr Zeman
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:43-47
The article recalls the personality of the recently deceased employee of KHV and later KVU PF UJEP Doc. PhDr. Petr Ježil, Ph.D. (* 18/02/1951 - † 18/08/2023), who in the field of music education was mainly involved in pedagogical work in the field of HV didactics, but also in compositional activities. It provides a brief overview of his work classification and an initial and still incomplete inventory of his work.
Akademická Banská Bystrica. Retrospektíva a perspektíva. Dvadsať ročníkov medzinárodného festivalu zborového spevu.
Pavel Martinka
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:48-55
The article discusses the international festival of university and high school choirs "Akademická Banská Bystrica", which has been held every odd year at Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica since 1985. It presents the history of the festival, highlighting its significant milestones along with some statistical details. Additionally, the article responds to new realities concerning societal changes that affect not only the festival but also the entire musical scene, aiming to provide a vision for reflecting these changes within the organization and implementation of the festival.
Peter Špilák: Išeu Macek do Mauacek
Vladimír Moško
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:56-61
This article presents a modern interpretation of the Slovak folk song "Išeu Macek do Mauacek" by composer Peter Špilák. The author thoroughly describes the historical and cultural roots of this song in the Záhorie region in western Slovakia. They analyze the characteristic linguistic elements and musical techniques typical for the region and how they are integrated into the new arrangement. The article also explores the impact of modern processing on the interpretation of the song and identifies the challenges and opportunities that the modernization of traditional folklore brings. In conclusion, the author emphasizes the importance of this modern...
Popové rozezpívání v dětském a dospělém pěveckém sboru
Jana Eichler Honců
Aura musica vol. 14, 2023:62-69
The post provides a brief insight into the work with choirs that are dedicated to non-artificial music. It contains samples of several vocal exercises that the author practices with her choirs. The vocal exercises were also tried out amongst workshop attendees at Cantus Choralis choral sympozium.