Choral Conducting D1 (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students are able to act as conductors for amateur choirs. They have well-advanced beat technique which enable conduction even for demanding choral scores and influencing the choral sound. They are independent rehearsers of choirs and affect their sounds. They can analyse and work on compositions independently, master giving of the starting notes, and thus are able to both perceive and and play relatively demanding choral scores. Students has knowledge of choral music and the whole of area of choral music, and has also learned the basics of choral psychology and choral pedagogy.

Content (course unit)

-beat technique: basic patterns, changing metres, mastery of left hand gestures, expression in conduction
- rehearsing a choir, giving of starting notes, voice opening, analysis of choral compositions, playing of choral scores, the repertoire of approximately ten from four to six -voice choral compositions representing various styles and eras
- rehearsing and conducting an amateur choir, and singing in a choir

Prerequisites (course unit)

Choral Conducting E2