Last modified: 26 Jul 2024 12:16
‘Conductors give unmistakable and suggestive signals to the orchestra, not choreography to the audience.’ (George Szell)
Conducting is an interactive course designed to provide an Introduction to Conducting. The course will focus on the development of baton technique (focused on the communication of musical intent through gesture to the ensemble) as well as issues concerning ensemble set-up, acoustic consideration, repertoire selection, advanced score analysis and rehearsal techniques.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
Conducting will focus on training conductors to work specifically with ensembles (Instrumental and Vocal) where participants are in training or amateurs.
This course will also explore the core academic literature in the field, connecting both practical and academics studies in the field.
As well as a weekly 2hr lecture students will participate in the class ensemble which will rehearse on a weekly basis (1hr seminar). Each student will also get a chance to conduct the class ensemble throughout the course.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 40 | Feedback Weeks | 42 | |
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Extensive written feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 41 | Feedback Weeks | 43 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Procedural | Analyse | Demonstrate an awareness and the use of key academic materials in the subject whilst exploring the skills required to critically evaluate and use these materials in a practical setting. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Develop and demonstrate the practical skills required to select repertoire rehearse and perform with ensembles (Instrumental and Vocal) where participants are in training or amateurs. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Demonstrate the ability to reflect on their own learning (following their practical rehearsal) and how it connects to improving future conducting practice. |
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