Conducting (MUSI40036)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 8 November 2024
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Progressive assessment in 2 practical tests covering works studied. The first test will be in class, mid teaching period (30%) and the second extended assessment during the exam period (50%)
| During the teaching period | 80% |
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
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Rick Prakhoff Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Rick Prakhoff: prakhoff@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
136 hours
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Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) Informal specialisation Composition Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Informal specialisation Performance
Last updated: 8 November 2024