COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ADVANCED OBOE REED MAKING

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MZÜ 1422 ADVANCED OBOE REED MAKING ELECTIVE 1 1 0 2

Offered By

Oboe

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

LEVENT GÖKMEN NACAROĞLU

Offered to

Oboe

Course Objective

To equip oboe students with advanced reed-making skills to produce personalized, optimized reeds for professional performances and orchestral auditions.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Apply advanced techniques in reed making to achieve precise adjustments
2   Customize reeds for various musical genres and performance conditions
3   Analyze the acoustic properties of reeds to optimize sound projection and articulation
4   Create a portfolio of reeds suitable for professional rehearsals and audition settings
5   Develop a personal style in reed making, demonstrating a unique approach

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to the Course The Importance of Advanced Reed Making and Professional Requirements
2 Selection of High-Quality Cane and Advanced Analysis Techniques
3 Precision Shaping: Fine Tuning Gouging and Optimization Techniques
4 Advanced Balancing Techniques: Reed Adjustment for Dynamics and Articulation
5 Testing the Acoustic Properties of the Reed: Sound Projection and Tone Control
6 Reed Customization for Different Music Genres: Baroque, Classical, Modern
7 Reed Optimization for Orchestra and Solo Performance
8 Reference Reed Analysis: Techniques of Professional Reed Makers
9 Reference Reed Analysis II: Techniques of Professional Reed Makers
10 Creating an Individual Reed Portfolio and Developing Style
11 Professional Rehearsal Simulation I Reed Performance and Feedback
12 Reed Preparation and Testing for Audition Environments
13 Professional Rehearsal Simulation II Advanced Technical Evaluation
14 General Review Reed Portfolio Presentation and Individual Evaluation

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Individualized hands-on advanced reed making workshops,Acoustic analysis and material optimization,performance-based reed testingpplications,individual presentations and stylistic discussions, and evalution of reed performance in Professional rehearsal and audition simulations.

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 performance during the semester.

Assessment Criteria

Advanced Oboe Reed Making
Instructor's assessment of the student's work during the semester

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Students should come to class prepared with the necessary professional materials for advanced reed making (high-quality cane, precision tools, etc.).
There is a 70% attendance requirement for the course.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gokmen.nacaroglu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 1 14
Tutorials 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.153334
LO.253334
LO.352333
LO.453333
LO.553334

CONTACT INFORMATION
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