Course Description:

Advanced conducting problems and score analysis for instrumental groups. Emphasis
will be placed on breadth of literature for middle through high school orchestra and
band. Pre-requisite: Music Theory 405.

Course topics:

• Review of fundamental conducting techniques
  • Basic patterns (2, 3, 4, and 6)
  • Dynamics and articulations
  • Entrances and fermatas
• Terminology and symbols
• Score study and interpretation
  • Score marking
  • Score study process
• Literature selection and programming
• Rehearsal skills
  • Aural skills
• Error detection and diagnostic techniques
• Rehearsal organization
• Advanced conducting techniques
  • Mixed meter
  • Use of the left hand
  • Shaping phrases
  • Eliminating beats
• Knowledge of the instruments
  • Ranges
  • Characteristics
  • Transposition
  • Names in other languages
• Administrative responsibilities
  • Seating arrangements
  • Library
  • Performance preparations
• Educational issues
  • Identifying musical content
  • Teaching and presenting musical content
  • Warm-up techniques
  • Developing executive skills
  • Assessing performance skills