MUSC 383: Basic Conducting

Course Description

Fundamental knowledge of conducting includes the study of scores, text, instruments, interpretation, and movement. The role of the conductor is to lead, react to, alter, and reinforce the performance of the ensemble. This class will focus primarily on the development of nonverbal vocabulary necessary to allow each student to clearly and artistically communicate with the members of an ensemble to solicit a predetermined musical result. Prerequisite: Music major or minor and Junior standing.