COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ADVANCED ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS FOR HORN

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MZÜ 3424 ADVANCED ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS FOR HORN ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2

Offered By

Horn

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

LEVENT GÖKMEN NACAROĞLU

Offered to

Horn

Course Objective

To equip horn students with the necessary skills and competencies for a professional orchestral career.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Analyze advanced orchestral solo and ensemble excerpts in depth, considering their structural, technical, and musical characteristics.
2   Perform complex solo and tutti excerpts from various musical periods with a high level of stylistic accuracy.
3   Apply advanced individual and group practice methods for orchestral solo and ensemble performance.
4   Demonstrate high-standard performance skills in professional rehearsal and audition settings.
5   Understand leadership roles within the orchestra (e.g., principal horn) and deliver cohesive and effective performances in solo and ensemble excerpts with other instruments.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Advanced Orchestra Excerpts, International Audition Standards, and Principal Horn Responsibilities
2 Advanced Tone Control and Dynamic Flexibility High Register, pp-ff Transitions, and Embouchure Endurance Exercises
3 Baroque and Early Classical Period: J.S. Bach Mass in B Minor (Horn Parts): Stylistic Refinement and Ensemble Cohesion
4 J. Brahms Symphony No. 2: Tonal Warmth and Musical Expression in the Romantic Era
5 R. Strauss Don Juan: Technical Agility, Articulation, and Dramatic Character
6 G. Mahler Symphony No. 3 (Horn Solos): Deep Emotional Expression and Tonal Color Diversity
7 I. Stravinsky The Firebird: Rhythmic Complexity and Ensemble Leadership in the Modern Era
8 Listening & Analysis: Comparative Study of Audition Performances by Renowned Horn Players (e.g., Dennis Brain, Hermann Baumann)
9 Listening & Analysis: Audition Psychology and Performance Strategy Discussion
10 Individual Audition Repertoire Selection and Developing a Professional Practice Plan
11 Audition Simulation I Realistic Audition Setting + Detailed Feedback
12 Audition Simulation II Evaluation of Technical, Musical, and Psychological Development
13 Leadership within the Orchestra: Practical Studies on Principal and Section Horn Dynamics
14 General Review Professional Audition Portfolio Presentation and Individual Evaluation

Recomended or Required Reading

Main Source: From the Renaissance to the present day written pieces for the instrument in every musical forms either solo or (with) accompaniment, appropriate class level.
Supporting resources: Written, visual and auditory sources about composers, musical forms and playing styles which studied in the period. Also this pieces records creating by diffrent performers.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

One-on-One Applied Repertoire Studies, Listening and Analysis, Performance-Based Group Work, Short Individual Presentations and Interpretation Discussions, Applied Performance in Rehearsal Settings.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 OPG OPINION GRADE
2 PAR PARTICIPATION
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE roundKNT * 0.80+DK*0.20


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Instructor's assessment of the student's work during the semester.

Assessment Criteria

Played pieces with into consideration the characteristics of the period to which they belong.
Measurement knowledge, skill and competencies based on the application reaches

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Students should come to the lesson ready to play the works determined on the piano. There is a 70% attendance requirement for the course.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

kerim.gurerk@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Tutorials 14 1 14
Lectures 14 1 14
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 42

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.1232211222312311
LO.2452222222322312
LO.3325432332332312
LO.4343432335543312
LO.5232322244432312

CONTACT INFORMATION
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