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“The Singing Style of the Bohemians” – A Study of the Bohemian Contributions to Horn Pedagogy, Western Perspectives on Czech Horn Playing and Analysis of the Teachings of Zdenek Divoky' at the Academy of Performing Arts

Damicone, Tiffany N
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366311585

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2013, Doctor of Musical Arts, Ohio State University, Music.
Abstract This study presents the pedagogical methods of Horn Professor Zdenek Divoky' at the Prague Academy of Performing Arts and defines indicators of a Czech Republic nationalistic style of horn playing by comparing specific techniques observed in Prague with the standard horn pedagogy in the West. The results of observations and interviews suggest contradicting perspectives between the perceived and actual current traditions in the Czech Horn School. In addition, an examination of available scholarly articles, books, and recordings reveals key players and innovations within the horn traditions in the Czech Republic that provide context for the developments of these techniques. As an outcome of these interviews and observations the document presents indicators for Czech style including, but not limited to: phrasing, vibrato, tonal concepts, articulations, eartraining, dynamics, left hand technique, and exercises for embouchure development. The art of horn playing continues to develop as globalization creates an environment of collaboration. This research aims to extend an invitation to Czech scholars and pedagogues to share their core methods and philosophies with English-speaking audiences. Czech cultural perspectives and horn playing techniques benefit amateur enthusiasts, students, and professionals. The pedagogical skill set in the West is enriched with richer context as the basis for musical expression with access to these methods.
Bruce Henniss (Advisor)
155 p.
Music
horn; horn pedagogy; Czech Horn School; French horn; Radek baborak; Zdenek Divoky; Bohemian; singing style; Fergus McWilliam; Lowell Greer; history of the horn; Horace Fitzpatrick; Prague; European horn styles; horn vibrato; tongue-stopping; hand-horn

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  • Damicone, T. N. (2013). “The Singing Style of the Bohemians” – A Study of the Bohemian Contributions to Horn Pedagogy, Western Perspectives on Czech Horn Playing and Analysis of the Teachings of Zdenek Divoky' at the Academy of Performing Arts [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366311585

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Damicone, Tiffany. “The Singing Style of the Bohemians” – A Study of the Bohemian Contributions to Horn Pedagogy, Western Perspectives on Czech Horn Playing and Analysis of the Teachings of Zdenek Divoky' at the Academy of Performing Arts . 2013. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366311585.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Damicone, Tiffany. "“The Singing Style of the Bohemians” – A Study of the Bohemian Contributions to Horn Pedagogy, Western Perspectives on Czech Horn Playing and Analysis of the Teachings of Zdenek Divoky' at the Academy of Performing Arts ." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366311585

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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