Principles of  musical conducting (5cr)

Location and time

Kuntokatu 4
p2-08b Tuesdays, 11.00-13.00

NOT EVERY TUESDAY

fall:
2.9., 9.9, 16.9., 23.9., 30.9., 21.10., 28.10., 4.11., 2.12., 16.12.
spring:
13.1., 10.2., 17.2, 3.3., 10.3., 31.3., 14.4., 21.4., 28.4., 12.5.

Exam schedules

No exams

Assessment methods and criteria

The activity in the lessons and own private work are needed to get accepted marking.
A 60% of presence is required. In case it does not happen, an optional way of evaluation will be applied.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Teaching in small groups.
Practical approach to conducting through ensemble playing.
Observing conducting lessons and masterclasses.
Attending TFO rehearsals
arrangements

Learning materials

The teacher will share the materials via the following link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16HGosRYNoih21P8X_bAgqafvuxeytkdz?usp=sharing

Student workload

20 x 2h lessons where students play and conduct their class ensemble
Score reading
Technical training
Short arrangements
Attending rehearsals

Content scheduling

Every lesson consists of technical content, analysis and rehearsal

Completion alternatives

To be agreed. It could be video, essay, arrangement, etc

Further information

The course can be partly adapted to particular students´ needs, but a part of it needs to be done within the group