Course: Musical Practice

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Course title Musical Practice
Course code KMU/PHP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kopecký Jiří, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The following topics will be discussed: 1. From a musical idea to its realization (Marian Šidlo Friedl) 2. From recording to distribution (Marian Šidlo Friedl) 3. Contemporary music festivals (Marek Keprt) 4. MusicOlomouc - programming, grant activities (Marek Keprt) 5. The History and Present State of Historically Informed Performance of Early Music (Jana Spáčilová) 6. Professional Early Music Ensembles in the Czech Republic (Jana Spáčilová) 7. The Music Industry and Popular Music Media (Jan Blüml) 8. Popular Music Festivals (Jan Blüml) 9. Elementary Art Schools (Jiří Kopecký) 10. Symphony Orchestras and Classical Music Festivals (Jiří Kopecký) 11. and 12. Presentation of Seminar Assignments, Defense of Student Projects

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The goal of this one-semester course is to introduce students to the world of professional music in the Czech Republic, focusing on selected segments of the cultural scene. The course will cover theoretical foundations and legal standards, as well as examples of best practices.
An Overview of the Contemporary Music Scene from the Perspective of Selected Professions.
Prerequisites
Involvement in the arts (profession, practical experience, part-time jobs), an interest in music culture, and a willingness to participate in highly specialized explorations of selected music professions.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work

Overview of Requirements for Completing the Course 1. Attendance at group meetings 2. Completion of ongoing assignments and answering questions (for the group meetings) 3. Completion of selected correspondence assignments 4. Delivery of a final presentation
Recommended literature
  • Burgess, R. J. The Art Of Music Production: The Theory And Practice. 2013.
  • Campbell, D. Creativity: It´s Not What You Think. 2021.
  • Kleon, A. Kraď jako umělec. 2012.
  • Lawson, C. and Stowell, R. Historical Performance of Music: An Introduction. 1999.
  • Shuker, K. Popular Music: Key Concepts. 2005.
  • Wade, B. C. Thinking Musically. 2004.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Musicology (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Musicology (2026) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Musicology (2026) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Musicology (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -