Course Description
Advanced study of choral conducting technique, gesture, and score preparation. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Analyze choral scores at an advanced level
- Mark choral scores based on harmonic and melodic phrases, form, and structure at an advanced level
- Apply clear, efficient, and expressive conducting technique with and without a baton using both hands.
- Execute a variety of patterns and gestures at an advanced level such as cueing and release gestures, fermatas, mixed meters, asymmetrical meters, gradual changes in tempo, dynamics, and articulation contrasts.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Assignments | 15% |
| Attendance and Participation | 10% |
| Conducting Experiences | 60% |
| Final Portfolio | 15% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and Participation are graded components of this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Students are required to purchase a conducting baton.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.