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Catholic Praise and Worship Music and the "Rhytmic Song" in Czechoslovakia between the 1960s to 1980s
Holcová, Alžběta ; Zdrálek, Vít (advisor) ; Kratochvíl, Matěj (referee)
This diploma thesis is concerned with the phenomenon of catholic popular sacred music, locally known as "rhytmical" songs, in Czechoslovakia, to be more precise in present territory of the Czech republic between 1960s - 1980s. I try to cover the whole context of the "rhythmical" songs, not only in connection with the liturgy, but also with the whole religious life mainly of the younger generation of believers. Firstly, the thesis is concerned with the situation in Czechoslovakia in the end of 1960s, where the reforms in the international Church and domestic political landscape joined together and the activation of the local Church and religious life with its musical aspects were reinforced. Czechslovakia had opened to the "western" influence of the Christian popular music - appearing in the whole Christian world that time - which was partially being developed in the local Church. Secondly, the thesis is concerned with the Czechoslovak context and the term "rhythmical" song, which is the most frequent term related to the Christian popular music in Czechoslovak sources. This term describes not only the specific form of the liturgical music, but also the whole musical and religious culture of the life of its participants and consumers. The thesis introduces the development of the "rhythmical" songs in...
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Music ethnography of Prague catholic choir
Holcová, Alžběta ; Zdrálek, Vít (advisor) ; Šidlo Friedl, Marian (referee)
This bachelor thesis is concerned through musical-ethnographic method with functioning of Prague catholic choir Rytmig of church of st. Ignatius on Charles Square dealing with contemporary christian popular music. I try to understand the meaning of this musical activity not only in the context of catholic liturgy, by means of ethnomusicological research, that is from the view of active participant. I use the book Music as Social Life by Thomas Turino and work with the topic of music function of liturgy and other non-liturgical meetings of the schola. Regarding methodology, I use the ethnomusicological handbook for students by Simone Krüger and the book L'entretien compréhensif (in original) by Jean-Claude Kaufmann, dealing with method of interview, which comprises main part of the material. I am also concerned with approach to rehearsals and the emphasis on inclusivity, which takes preference over result. The opportunity of participation on liturgical performance and other activities is offered to everyone regardless of ability, experience or even religion. Keywords: ethnomusicology, choir, liturgy, catholic church, inclusivity, music function
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