Conducting and Creative Ensemble Techniques

Overview

Subject area

MSP

Catalog Number

750

Course Title

Conducting and Creative Ensemble Techniques

Description

This course is designed to provide a philosophical basis and practical introduction to the art and discipline of conducting music. Focus on conducting strategies, rehearsal techniques, and performance programming for instrumental and choral groups encountered in K-12 schooling. Particular emphasis on preparation for musical teaching through score study, development of non-verbal communicative skills and attention to group engagement.Prerequisite: Departmental permission.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

Yes

Total Completions Allowed

99

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Topic ID

1

Formal Description

Eval Assess Crit Tech/Mus Growth

Course Topic ID

2

Formal Description

Rhythms Middle East & South India

Course Topic ID

3

Formal Description

Latin Percussion

Course Topic ID

4

Formal Description

Assessment Through Programming Public School Bands

Course Topic ID

5

Formal Description

Latin Percussion/Afro-Caribbean Playing Techniques

Course Topic ID

6

Formal Description

Teaching Artists and Benchmarks in Blueprint

Course Topic ID

7

Formal Description

Conducting and Creative Ensemble Techniques

Course Schedule