Music 903 - CONDUCTING
Fall
2014
01
2.00
Joseph Baldwin
TTh 01:10-02:40
Smith College
18407-F14
SAGE 15
jbbaldwin@smith.edu
Introduction to the art of conducting. The class will examine philosophical and practical aspects of the modern conductor's role. Topics include a musical gestural vocabulary, baton technique, and score study/internalization of the printed page. Prior music performance experience and study of Western music theory is highly recommended; admission by permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Instructor Permission.