MUE 301

Conducting

This course is designed for music education majors but may be taken by any student having fulfilled the prerequisites. The course includes elements of baton technique and the development of essential skills common to instrumental and choral conducting. Primary emphasis will be on the development of sound gestural technique and score preparation skills. In addition to work in conducting patterns, cues, and releases, score study, error detection, and rehearsal management are also emphasized and will be evaluated during in-class conducting sessions.

Units: 3.0