Conducting provides the student with an awareness of the techniques of orchestral, choral and ensemble conducting. It deepens the student's understanding of the role of conductor. There is a strong emphasis upon developing practical techniques and experience. Conducting fosters: an understanding of the role of the conductor; the development of the practical techniques in ensemble, choral and orchestral conducting; and skills in preparation, techniques and rehearsal procedures.

Conducting 2 builds upon skills developed in Conducting 1 and aims to introduce music students to the discipline of ensemble conducting. The focus is on equipping students with the core knowledge of and skills for rehearsing and performing a wide spectrum of ensemble scores. The course aims to equip music students with the abilities to:

• Adapt and be flexible in a changing musical environment according to need and available resources
• Adapt skills to manage and direct others within a given ensemble context
• Build the student's resource base to enhance capabilities of fluent music score reading, score arrangement, preparation of parts, score application and assignment of music instruments
• Competently manage time, manage resources and manage environmental context, such as venue, set-up, rehearsal schedule, etc.

• Conduct an ensemble efficiently and effectively
• Investigate and select appropriate musical scores for a given ensemble
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the musical score and its historical/social context
• Read and comprehend clefs and understand technical demands in a given score
• Reflect on and discuss your own learning as it relates to the course subject matter

Personal Journal Assignment 1,000 words (30%), Mid-Semester power rehearsal assessment (20%), Participation (10%), and End of Semester performance examination (40%)

Students undertake class instruction (average of one hour per week) plus relevant practical conducting experience.

MUSM1272

• An A=440Hz pitch fork
• A portable tuning device
• A metronome
• A 2B pencil or pacer, eraser, sharpener
• A paper notebook
• The compulsory set musical score
• Clean manuscript paper
• Chosen score