32-2411 Fundamentals of Conducting

Course focuses on physical technique of conductor: beat patterns, preparatory beats, cutoffs, and gestures for dynamics, tempo, and character. Students conduct one another in a varied repertoire of vocal, choral, and instrumental music. Through ear training exercises, students also drill the ability to accurately hear several musical lines simultaneously. Students learn rehearsal techniques, how to study and memorize a score, and how to organize and plan performances for a music ensemble.
2 Credits