'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.

'This course provides a continued study of chromatic theory, including chromatically altered chords and modulations and an introduction to form. Includes part writing, analysis, ear training, and keyboard harmony.'