MUS 0539

Advanced Instrumental Conducting

Designed for the conductor who wishes to refine his/her conducting skills in the areas of ensemble direction, score reading, and rehearsal techniques as related to communication, gesture, rehearsal, and listening. Topics include baton, rehearsal, score study techniques, error detection and resultant strategies. This course focuses upon (1) development of baton technique and non-verbal communication, and (2) score study and interpretation for the instrumental conductor

Units: 2.0