The techniques and skills of conducting including gesture, rehearsal technique and score analysis.
This is a practical conducting paper aimed at students and community members (teachers in particular) with an interest in amateur and professional conducting. The paper has a core practical component and includes rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette, score analysis and effective programming.
| Paper title | Special Topic: Practical Conducting |
|---|---|
| Paper code | MUSI259 |
| Subject | Music |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2019 |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,059.15 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,338.30 |
- Prerequisite
- MUSI 101 or MUSI 110
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- Students who have not passed MUSI 101 or 110 may be admitted on the basis of equivalent musical knowledge.
- Paper Structure
Please contact the Department of Music, Theatre and Performing Arts (mtpa@otago.ac.nz) for a copy of the most recent paper profile.
- Teaching Arrangements
- Three 2-hour workshops each week for six weeks
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation,Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain skills in musical leadership, including rehearsal methods and successful direction through the conducting of music ensembles.
- Contact
- mtpa@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
For more information, please contact the Department of Music, Theatre and Performing Arts (mtpa@otago.ac.nz).
- Teaching staff
- Convenor: Associate Professor Peter Adams
Teaching Staff: Associate Professor Peter Adams and Dr Errol Moore
