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Conducting (MUSI40036)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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The subject introduces basic conducting skills including baton and hand technique, rehearsal methods, score reading and preparation, and emphasises the need for awareness of potential ensemble issues. Students will learn the fundamentals of the technical aspects of conducting through active participation, directing the class ensemble, choir and vocal soloists.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- rehearse and conduct an instrumental and vocal ensemble with confidence and conviction
- understand the varying requirements of different instruments, voices, and ensembles
- understand the requirements for further development as a conductor
- understand the principles to be followed in solving more complex conducting challenges
- understand and appreciate some of the leadership skills needed by a conductor
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have enhanced:
- ability to confidently guide people of varying abilities towards a common goal
- group and individual communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
- ability to communicate your particular interpretation and stylistics preferences
- self-awareness when working with small and large groups
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Progressive assessment in 2 practical tests covering works studied. The first test will be in class, week 6 (30%) and the second extended assessment during the exam period (50%). 80% total.
- Attendance and active participation in classes and rehearsals. Preparation and knowledge of the set repertoire as well as contribution to student ensemble tasks will be taken into account (20%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Rick Prakhoff Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
136 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance Specialisation (BH-MUS) Informal specialisation Composition Specialisation (BH-MUS) Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Specialisation (BH-MUS) Major Tailored Program (BH-MUS)
Last updated: 3 November 2022