Basic School of Art Vítkov (Czech Republic) Presentation

Content Basic information on the Czech Republic Basic information on the Czech Republic The town of Vítkov The town of Vítkov Basic School of Art Vítkov Basic School of Art Vítkov Photogallery

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is situated in Central Europe and boarders on Germany, Poland, Slovak Republic and Austria. It is geographically divided into three parts – Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia with the capital Prague. Nowadays our country has 10.2 million inhabitants. The Czech Republic is situated in Central Europe and boarders on Germany, Poland, Slovak Republic and Austria. It is geographically divided into three parts – Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia with the capital Prague. Nowadays our country has 10.2 million inhabitants.

Politically it is divided into 14 regions. The region where Vítkov belongs to is called the Moravian-Silesian Region. Politically it is divided into 14 regions. The region where Vítkov belongs to is called the Moravian-Silesian Region.

Map of the Czech Republic

Map of the Moravian-Silesian region

The Town of Vítkov

The town of Vítkov, with its about inhabitants, is the centre of Vítkov area. It is situated some 25 kilometres from Opava in the Vítkov Highlands. The average altitude is 480 metres and the highest point is called Horka (603 m). The town was founded together with the Vikštejn castle by Vítek from Kravaře, probably in the second half of the 13 th century. The town of Vítkov, with its about inhabitants, is the centre of Vítkov area. It is situated some 25 kilometres from Opava in the Vítkov Highlands. The average altitude is 480 metres and the highest point is called Horka (603 m). The town was founded together with the Vikštejn castle by Vítek from Kravaře, probably in the second half of the 13 th century.

In the past the inhabitants of Vítkov practised mainly farming craftwork and trade, textile was dominating. After political and economical changes at the end of the last century, the industry in our mini- region has been limited very much and the unemployment reaches as far as 20%. The surrrounding countryside is characterized by two deep valleys of the rivers Moravice and Odra. In the past the inhabitants of Vítkov practised mainly farming craftwork and trade, textile was dominating. After political and economical changes at the end of the last century, the industry in our mini- region has been limited very much and the unemployment reaches as far as 20%. The surrrounding countryside is characterized by two deep valleys of the rivers Moravice and Odra.

We can see here some rare and protected plants and animal species. A considerable part of this territory is heavily forested. The Moravice valley was proclaimed the Natural Park of Moravice in In the environs of Vítkov there are various recreation possibilities – a lot of tourist trails for cycling or walking, two large water reservoirs. There are also several historical objects of interest in the town. We can see here some rare and protected plants and animal species. A considerable part of this territory is heavily forested. The Moravice valley was proclaimed the Natural Park of Moravice in In the environs of Vítkov there are various recreation possibilities – a lot of tourist trails for cycling or walking, two large water reservoirs. There are also several historical objects of interest in the town.

Map of Vítkov

The Basic School of Art Vítkov Základní umělecká škola, Vítkov, Lidická 639, příspěvková organizace Used abbreviations – ZUŠ Vítkov or Music School Vítkov The Basic School of Art Vítkov Základní umělecká škola, Vítkov, Lidická 639, příspěvková organizace Used abbreviations – ZUŠ Vítkov or Music School Vítkov

Basic information Basic School of Art Vítkov is a typical music school with six distant places of work and more than 300 pupils. It is divided into three divisions – dance, fine arts and music, where 20 various music instruments are taught. The school is one of the bearers of local cultural life and among others it organizes international pupils concerts and international brass music festivals as well. It prepares its students for studies on higher level schools. Basic School of Art Vítkov is a typical music school with six distant places of work and more than 300 pupils. It is divided into three divisions – dance, fine arts and music, where 20 various music instruments are taught. The school is one of the bearers of local cultural life and among others it organizes international pupils concerts and international brass music festivals as well. It prepares its students for studies on higher level schools.

Brief history of the school Our school was founded in 1953 as Music School Vítkov and only music was taught at that time. Gradually it was completed by teaching dance and fine arts and even drama for a short time. There were also changes in the title of the school – Folk School of Art as far as to todays name Basic School of Art. This year (2008) it has been celebrating the 55 th aniversary of its foundation. Our school was founded in 1953 as Music School Vítkov and only music was taught at that time. Gradually it was completed by teaching dance and fine arts and even drama for a short time. There were also changes in the title of the school – Folk School of Art as far as to todays name Basic School of Art. This year (2008) it has been celebrating the 55 th aniversary of its foundation.

During those years hundreds of pupils passed successfully their studies and some of them continued on art high schools and universities. The pupils are basically pupils and students of primary and secondary schools and they attend our school in the afternoons. During those years hundreds of pupils passed successfully their studies and some of them continued on art high schools and universities. The pupils are basically pupils and students of primary and secondary schools and they attend our school in the afternoons.

School activities, international cooperation Among others the school activities are concentrated on organizing concerts, taking part in various competitions, festivals and other public presenations Among others the school activities are concentrated on organizing concerts, taking part in various competitions, festivals and other public presenations not only at home but also behind the frontiers of our region and of our republic. Basic School of Art Vítkov cooperates with a lot of art schools and cultural institutions all over Europe. not only at home but also behind the frontiers of our region and of our republic. Basic School of Art Vítkov cooperates with a lot of art schools and cultural institutions all over Europe.

The brief list of our foreign partners is following: The brief list of our foreign partners is following: Music School Prešov (Slovakia) Music School Prešov (Slovakia) Music School Nyíregyháza (Hungary) Music School Nyíregyháza (Hungary) Music Association Mór (Hungary) Music Association Mór (Hungary) The House of Culture and the Town of Kalety (Poland) The House of Culture and the Town of Kalety (Poland) Music School Valmiera (Latvia) Music School Valmiera (Latvia) Brass Music Madonna (Latvia) Brass Music Madonna (Latvia) Childrens School of Art Uzhorod (Ukraine) Childrens School of Art Uzhorod (Ukraine) General School with Supplementary Programme of Music and Plastic Art Sighetu Marmatiei (Romania) General School with Supplementary Programme of Music and Plastic Art Sighetu Marmatiei (Romania) Brass Music and the Municipality of Praso (Italy) Brass Music and the Municipality of Praso (Italy) Music School Bačka Topola (Serbia) Music School Bačka Topola (Serbia)

In 2008 we have started Comenius project cooperation in the frame of Lifelong Education Programme with 4 partner schools from: In 2008 we have started Comenius project cooperation in the frame of Lifelong Education Programme with 4 partner schools from: Poland Poland Romania Romania Spain Spain Turkey Turkey

We are operating various art groups: We are operating various art groups: Big brass orchestra Big brass orchestra Accordion orchestra Accordion orchestra Drums Experiments group Drums Experiments group Small string ensamble Small string ensamble Several chamber groups Several chamber groups Several dance configurations Several dance configurations

Especially Brass orchestra reaches excellent results abroad. Lets name at least golden medal from Hungary, silver appreciation from Poland or silver possition from marching show in Italy. The latest common project of the whole school has been the musical Long Live the Ghosts where substantial part of our students were participating. The musical was presented to wide publicity and to all local schools. Especially Brass orchestra reaches excellent results abroad. Lets name at least golden medal from Hungary, silver appreciation from Poland or silver possition from marching show in Italy. The latest common project of the whole school has been the musical Long Live the Ghosts where substantial part of our students were participating. The musical was presented to wide publicity and to all local schools.

Photogallery

Churches of Vítkov

The ruins of the Vikštejn castle

The Town Hall

Vítkov square

The school building in the fifties, last century

Contemporary view of school from the west

Primary school Komenského

Primary school Opavská

Vocational school

Grammar school

Nursery school

Opavská street

Senior house

Hospital

Brass music festival at Vítkov sport stadium

Marching show in Roncone - Italy

Brass band rehearsal

Golden medal for brass orchestra in Hungary

Accordion orchestra

Accordion orchestra recording CD

String ensamble

Drums Experiments

Dance department in actions

Keyboard ensamble

Musical Long Live the Ghosts

From the fine arts department

Fine arts classroom

Dance classroom

Music classrooms

School interior

Teachers room

Working place of the economist

First reminders of Comenius cooperation

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