MUM4330

Conducting II ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Peter Handsworth

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

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.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students should have acquired a extended level of expertise in conducting, including the ability to create an aural picture of a musical score, a fundamental baton technique able to be used for a variety of ensembles, and independence of hand movements; developed a comprehensive knowledge of the musical content and style of the available repertoire for a specific ensemble - choral, band or orchestral; acquired appropriate supplementary skills in research, writing and criticism.

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

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour individual lesson and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: MUM4320