Music 903 - Conducting
Conducting
Spring
2026
01
2.00
Jonathan M. Hirsh
TU TH 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Smith College
MUS-903-01-202603
Sage Recital
jhirsh@smith.edu
Introduction to the art of conducting. This course examines philosophical and practical aspects of the modern conductor’s role. Discussions include a musical gestural vocabulary, baton technique and score study/internalization of the printed page. May be repeated for credit. Prior music performance experience and study of Western music theory is highly recommended. Instructor permission required.