Course Description
Graduate seminar for conducting students. Topics include orchestration and instrumental ensemble pedagogy; score study, interpretation, and performance practice; relationship of scholarship to ensemble pedagogy; diction and vocal ensemble pedagogy; repertoire selection; conducting pedagogy; and creation of job materials. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; Notes: May be repeated for credit.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Student will be able to engage in effective dialogue regarding the artistic, technical, interpretive, scholarly, pedagogical, and administrative aspects of conducting.
- Students will develop skills in score analysis and interpretation through the application of scholarly research to music of various time periods.
- Students will develop skills in verbal and written communication about music through the application of scholarly research to music of various time periods.
- Students will develop skills in ensemble pedagogy and error detection through the application of pedagogical principles to music of various time periods.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Attendance | 40% |
| Discussion Participation | 15% |
| Program Notes | 15% |
| Final Project | 30% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100–93 | A |
| 92.9–90 | A- |
| 89.9–89 | B+ |
| 88.9–83 | B |
| 82.9–80 | B- |
| 79.9–79 | C+ |
| 78.9–70 | C |
| 69.9–0 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and Participation are graded components of this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.