Music 903 - CONDUCTING
Fall
2016
01
2.00
Jonathan Hirsh
MW 01:10-02:30
Smith College
21480-F16
SAGE 15
jhirsh@smith.edu
Introduction to the art of conducting. This course examines 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.