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Dagmar Zelenková, Václav Krahulík a kolektiv: Specifika hudebně výrazových prostředků z pozice interpretaReview

Ivana Ašenbrenerová

Aura musica vol. 15, 2024  

MotýlSheet music appendices

Jan Prančl, Štěpánka Martišková

Aura musica vol. 15, 2024:50-61  

Motýl – příklad původní a cappella skladby z dílny české komorní vokální skupinyMiscellanea

Jan Prančl, Štěpánka Martišková

Aura musica vol. 15, 2024:42-49  

Motýl (Butterfly) is a six-part a cappella composition performed by the Prague vocal group Skandál. The score published here is accompanied by a text containing recommendations for its rehearsal. We also comment on the possible pitfalls that can be expected when practising more demanding popular a cappella arrangements, and which distinguish singing in a chamber group from the more familiar work in larger choirs.

Didaktické využití aplikace LearningApps při vysokoškolské výuce hudební nauky pro primární a preprimární pedagogikuContributions

Veronika Růžičková

Aura musica vol. 15, 2024:35-41  

LearningApps are educational platforms that use interactive exercises and multimedia environments using mobile phones, tablets, laptops or PCs. In this paper, the LearningApps application is placed in the context of other interactive multimedia educational applications, the specifics of using this application for music education, how to create and share selected types of exercises, and the experience of using it in the classroom are reviewed. Finally, the positives and negatives of this way of practicing elementary music theory are evaluated.

Hudební dovednosti učitele pohledem pedagogů mateřských škol – první výsledky výzkumného šetřeníContributions

Milena Kmentová, Jan Chumchal, Barbora Loudová Stralczynská, Barbora Jindrová

Aura musica vol. 15, 2024:23-34  

This paper presents the preliminary findings of a study aimed at identifying the musical competencies essential for music education in pre-school settings, as perceived by pre-school educators. The objective was to gather insights into the perspectives of pre-school teachers regarding the requisite skills for effectively fostering musical development of young children. The data obtained will support the innovation of educational programmes. They will be a source for the creation of new didactic materials designed for the teaching of didactically oriented music education subjects at the level of bachelor studies and vocational upper secondary education...

Foreign Computer Programs for Spectral Voice AnalysisContributions

Miluše Obešlová

Aura musica vol. 15, 2024:14-22  

\r\n\r\n\r\nSpectral analysis, as a very widespread research method, is also used in human voice research. Currently, there are several companies abroad that produce software capable of analyzing the human voice and displaying its individual parameters, in addition to other audio editing functions. Some software is used in the study of speech and language in university courses around the world, some is intended primarily for clinical purposes, and others are created specifically for voice and singing teachers to teach singing as a tool for their feedback. The offer of these software isquite diverse and in connection with the rapid technological development,...

Softwarové modely hudebních forem a tvůrčí proces jako metoda poznáváníContributions

Petr Haas

Aura musica vol. 15, 2024:3-13  

The study of musical forms can be supported by creative activity, which is close in nature to composing and uses play as an educational principle. Interactive dialogue with software models of musical forms offers such possibilities. The user inserts musical material into them and the model then automatically simulates the formation of a musical composition. This is based on the experience of so-called  ́computer- assisted composition ́, whose methods have been common in the field of classical music since the 1960s.

Popové rozezpívání v dětském a dospělém pěveckém sboruCantus choralis

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.

Petr Ježil - pedagog a skladatelCantus choralis

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.

Peter Špilák: Išeu Macek do MauacekCantus choralis

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...

Jiří Teml - nové skladby pro smíšený sborCantus choralis

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.

Akademická Banská Bystrica. Retrospektíva a perspektíva. Dvadsať ročníkov medzinárodného festivalu zborového spevu.Cantus choralis

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.

Významná výročí studentských sborů v okrese Nový Jičín v roce 2023 a 2024Cantus choralis

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.

Specifické problémy sbormistra chrámového sboru v současnostiCantus choralis

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.

Finský hudební skladatel Einojuhani Rautavaara v dobových souvislostech (zaměřeno na sborovou tvorbu)Cantus choralis

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.

Školení mužského pěveckého hlasu prostřednictvím falzetuCantus choralis

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.

Evropský den hudební výchovy EuDaMuS 2022 Rozhovor s PaedDr. Janem Prchalem, předsedou Společnosti pro hudební výchovu České republikyMiscellanea

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.

Využití tonální písňové metody při výuce studentů učitelství pro 1. stupeň ZŠMiscellanea

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.

Rozdíly a podobnosti v technikách zpěvu klasického a populárníhoMiscellanea

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 motivaceMiscellanea

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...