Music 242 - Conducting I

'Conducting I introduces musicians to the fundamentals of conducting including common beat patterns, tempo, score study for conducting and rehearsal skills. In addition, students explore how these fundamentals have to be adapted to fit their own physiology and by extension how they individually express music in movement. Issues pertinent to conducting, such as styles of leadership, musical leadership, conducting in the different contexts, performance practice etc. The conducting class forms the ensemble for the class. Detailed study of each student's gesture is assisted by the review of taped conducting footage, reflective journals, rehearsal plans and ultimately a mini class performance.'

Prereq: Music-231