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Overview

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.

About this paper

Paper title Special Topic: Practical Conducting
Subject Music
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,318.20
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
MUSI 101 or MUSI 110
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
Students who have not passed MUSI101 or MUSI110 may be admitted on the basis of equivalent musical knowledge.
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Convener: Professor Anthony Ritchie
Teaching Staff: Professor Anthony Ritchie

Paper Structure

Please contact the School of Performing Arts (spa@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.
Course outline

Contact the School Office for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

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.

Overview

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.

About this paper

Paper title Special Topic: Practical Conducting
Subject Music
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
MUSI 101 or MUSI 110
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
Students who have not passed MUSI101 or MUSI110 may be admitted on the basis of equivalent musical knowledge.
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Convener and teaching staff to be announced when the paper is next taught.

Paper Structure

Please contact the School of Performing Arts (spa@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.
Course outline

Contact the School Office for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research.
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.
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