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Tina Bohak Adam, »EN, TEN, TENERA«
Summary
Jakob Je is one of the most prominent Slovenian composers of the second half of the 20th
century with distinctly unique musical expression and his own vision of composing. He is
the first Slovenian composer who has used phonemes to affect the vocal timbre and the
first who has introduced visual elements and movement into choral music (e.g. En, ten,
tenera), which in some cases turn into dancing or give the performer freedom to
improvise.
He was the editor of the Grlica journal for two decades (1968–1988). During this period,
twenty-eight issues were published with average of five per volume. At first, volumes
were organized according to calendar year, and later according to school year. Je as an
editor tried to bring the content of the journal closer to the demands of music education.
Being acquainted with the demands of the field, he had an indirect impact on the topics
discussed in the Grlica journal. Under his editorship, the journal became one of the most
recognizable Yugoslav music education magazines.
As an adviser, a teacher, an advocate, a competent and critical writer of academic articles,
he has made a great contribution to the education of music teachers in Slovenia. Moreover,
Je ’s long year teaching at all levels of education has had a significant impact on his
composing career. As a teacher, he has witnessed first-hand the demands of youth choirs.
Many Je ’s choral works have been commissioned by teachers and choirmasters; in this
way, he has significantly influenced the repertoires of Slovenian choirs. His research in
the field of music education started with the oeuvre of composer Marij Kogoj, whose
music opened new horizons to Je , especially concerning vocals. What is more, there is a
tendency in Je ’s children’s and youth choirs to continue the tradition of Marij Kogoj.
Je ’s children’s and youth’s choirs reflect serenity, hope, beauty and optimism. He knows
how to approach a child’s soul; consequently, his choral works for children and
adolescents emerge from the child’s own emotional, experiential and imaginative world.
In the Grlica journal, there were 119 songs published in which Jakob Je participated in
one way or the other.
Jakob Je is undoubtedly one of the most important and most representative Slovenian
composers for children and the youth.
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Summary
Jakob Je is one of the most prominent Slovenian composers of the second half of the 20th
century with distinctly unique musical expression and his own vision of composing. He is
the first Slovenian composer who has used phonemes to affect the vocal timbre and the
first who has introduced visual elements and movement into choral music (e.g. En, ten,
tenera), which in some cases turn into dancing or give the performer freedom to
improvise.
He was the editor of the Grlica journal for two decades (1968–1988). During this period,
twenty-eight issues were published with average of five per volume. At first, volumes
were organized according to calendar year, and later according to school year. Je as an
editor tried to bring the content of the journal closer to the demands of music education.
Being acquainted with the demands of the field, he had an indirect impact on the topics
discussed in the Grlica journal. Under his editorship, the journal became one of the most
recognizable Yugoslav music education magazines.
As an adviser, a teacher, an advocate, a competent and critical writer of academic articles,
he has made a great contribution to the education of music teachers in Slovenia. Moreover,
Je ’s long year teaching at all levels of education has had a significant impact on his
composing career. As a teacher, he has witnessed first-hand the demands of youth choirs.
Many Je ’s choral works have been commissioned by teachers and choirmasters; in this
way, he has significantly influenced the repertoires of Slovenian choirs. His research in
the field of music education started with the oeuvre of composer Marij Kogoj, whose
music opened new horizons to Je , especially concerning vocals. What is more, there is a
tendency in Je ’s children’s and youth choirs to continue the tradition of Marij Kogoj.
Je ’s children’s and youth’s choirs reflect serenity, hope, beauty and optimism. He knows
how to approach a child’s soul; consequently, his choral works for children and
adolescents emerge from the child’s own emotional, experiential and imaginative world.
In the Grlica journal, there were 119 songs published in which Jakob Je participated in
one way or the other.
Jakob Je is undoubtedly one of the most important and most representative Slovenian
composers for children and the youth.
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