MUSI 693G - Advanced Instrumental Conducting: Orchestra

Advanced gestural technique and vocabulary will continue to be refined and applied to competition-level scores from the 19th and 20th Centuries in the studio, rehearsal and performance. Students will also demonstrate ability in score reading at the piano and study the role of the conductor as accompanist and collaborator in works for orchestra, chorus and soloists. This course will also incorporate history of the art of conducting with an evaluation of legendary performers of the 20th Century.

Prerequisite: MUSI 688G or equivalent.
Credits: 2 hours