Liturgical Playing 1 (5cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students master the accompaniment of hymns and liturgical chant melodies in the written key on the organ. They have studied playing in trio and transposition and acquired the skills needed for further studies in liturgical playing.

Course contents
" the history of liturgical playing
" exercises in concentration
" becoming acquainted with liturgical material
The Chorale; hymns from the hymnal
" in the written key, also singing simultaneously
" in trio
" in transposition
Liturgical chant melodies:
" melody series 1-4 in the written key, also singing simultaneously

Teaching methods
Lectures
Individual lessons, group lessons, independent work

Assessment methods
" An examination, for which students prepare
" 10 hymns accepted by the teacher
" liturgical chant melodies
" prima vista hymns chosen by the jury

Prerequisites
None

Required/Recommended reading
" the Chorale Book (Hymnal)
" liturgical chant melodies
" other literature will be announced at the beginning of the course

Name of lecturer
Principal lecturer Pekka Arola

Year of study
1-2

Semester/Period
Autumn-spring

Language of instruction
Finnish