Study Guide

Objectives

Student shows development in their work as an artistic director of an orchestra. He/she is able to interpret the repertoire artisticly independently and masters the skills in conducting technique, sound and analysis of demanding scores of different styles.

Student is able to work responsibly and lead the artistic development of an orchestra using appropriate training methods. He/she is able to me a part of a professional team.

Content

Minimum of 45 min. performance with an orchestra approved by TAMK. The repertoire consists of different styles, a piece with a soloist and an arrangement made by the student.The concert program must include a minimum of one piece by a female composer.

Conducting technique: technically skilled, expressive and communicative gestures.
Rehearsing methods: Different rehearsing approaches, tuning chords, shaping sound orchestal psychology and pedagogy.
Analysis of different styles of scores and playing scores.
Rehearsing and conducting an orchestra. Arranging for orchestra.

Studying a wide range of repertoire and mastering it technically and artisticly. Concert performance.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

The student masters the program technically and artistically, highlighting the distinctive features of different musical styles. They can logically and efficiently guide an ensemble by responding to what they hear. The student has a rich variety of sound and is capable of creating well-structured performances of musical forms. They conduct the orchestra as an artistic director.

Further information

Studying in English is possible