MUM4330

Conducting II

(ART)

Peter Handsworth

12 points + 2 hour per week + Second Semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: MUM4320

Synopsis: Guided by supervisors, the student chooses and submits an advanced level program of works to be studied and conducted. Students will receive an individual conducting lesson each week and attend masterclasses. Each student arranges and presents a 60-minute performance, and writes a 2000 word program booklet for this performance that outlines the justification of the program, a discussion of performance practice isssues and a brief analysis and history of the repertoire. Examiners will attend the first and last rehearsals as well as the performance, to assess progress and rehearsal skills.

Assessment: Program booklet (2000 words) 20% + Rehearsal and performance: 80%