Aims

To develop techniques for conducting different vocal and instrumental groups through practical experience.

To provide an introduction to various issues concerning conducting.

Outline Of Syllabus

The module will explore various issues concerning conducting. Practical sessions will help you acquire the basic techniques of conducting and rehearsing both choral and orchestral works. Other classes will examine aspects of performance practice, score preparation, psychological preparation and rehearsal planning.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Lectures introduce technical problems and strategies to deal with them.
Practicals provide practical conducting experience and formative feedback.
Seminars offer group follow up sessions in basic technical skills.
Fieldwork allows the opportunity to observe professional conductiors and orchestras and learn from their skills.
Group learning gives the chance to play under other student conductors and orchestras and assess the effectivenesss of their approach.
Tutorials give targeted feedback to students on individual aspects of their work.
In private study the student achieves familiarity with the repertoire and fluency in the handling of technique.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Essay tests the student's assimilation of and responses to rehearsal strategies and performance practice ideas.
Practical tests demonstrate conducting technique and development of rehearsal strategy.