Orchestral Conducting 2 (12 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students have advanced in mastering different styles and employ adequate conducting technique and musical skills to master relatively demanding scores. Students continue focusing on symphonic or wind orchestra or musical repertoire. They master the principles of independent and purposeful work with a an orchestra and appropriate rehearsing methods for the repertoire. They are familiar with orchestral repertoire of different styles and understand the psychological regularities of working with an orchestra.

Content (course unit)

Beating technique: beat patterns, changing metres, mastery of left hand gestures and expression, and a repertoire of 5-8 compositions representing diversive styles of music eras and includes compositions which are demanding by form and structure.
Rehearsing orchestras and conducting a perfomance.
A Recital concert of minimum 20 min with a choir provided or approved by TAMK

Studying a wide range of repertoire on C-level and mastering it technically and artisticly. A 20-minute concert performance.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student knows the basic techniques of conducting, rehearsal practices, and score analysis. They can logically and efficiently rehearse an orchestra by responding to what they hear. The student has technical and artistic mastery of the selected program and can express the distinctive features of different musical styles.

Assessment scale

0-5

Further information

Studying in English is possible.