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Conducting
6CND 211, 212 (I, II-2) Basic Conducting
Prerequisites: TH 101, 102. Not open to freshmen. Also requires registration for CND 211 Basic Conducting Lab.
6CND 213 (I-2) Intermediate Conducting I (Instrumental)
Further refinement of basic skills. Introduction to more advanced techniques of subdividing and compound meters. Repertoire studied varies from classical through romantic repertoire. Two semester course: CND 213 Intermediate Conducting I and CND 214 Intermediate Conducting II.
6CND 214 (II-2) Intermediate Conducting II (Instrumental)
More advanced techniques, emphasis on compound meters (study of Stravinsky's l'Histoire du Soldat), and accuracy of technique and musicality. Two semester course: CND 213 Intermediate Conducting I and CND 214 Intermediate Conducting II.
6CND 215 (I-2) Advanced Conducting I (Instrumental)
Advanced Conducting is primarily for conducting majors only. A few exceptions can be made, on a case by case basis, for those with prior conducting experience who feel they may want to eventually pursue a degree in conducting. These exceptions will be considered only by audition. For the Advanced Conducting students, there will be about 4 to 5 sessions with orchestra per semester and each student will receive approximately 15 minutes of podium time per session. PLEASE NOTE: Permission of instructor required. This course is not available as an elective.
6CND 216 (II-2) Advanced Conducting II (Instrumental)
Advanced Conducting is primarily for conducting majors only. A few exceptions can be made, on a case by case basis, for those with prior conducting experience who feel they may want to eventually pursue a degree in conducting. These exceptions will be considered only by audition. For the Advanced Conducting students, there will be about 4 to 5 sessions with orchestra per semester and each student will receive approximately 15 minutes of podium time per session. PLEASE NOTE: Permission of instructor required. This course is not available as an elective.
6CND 223 (I-2) Choral Conducting I
Emphasis on methods and techniques appropriate to rehearsal and performance of choral music, on reading and interpretation of choral scores, and on the development of a professional conducting approach. Prerequisites: CND 211, 212 (or equivalent) and permission of the instructor.
6CND 224 (II-2) Choral Techniques and Methods II
Study of choral/vocal techniques and methods, including breath support and control, tone quality, vowel uniformity, phrasing, score study, discipline, and organization.
6CND 229, 230 (I, II-2) Seminar in Wind Ensemble Repertory
Prerequisite: CND 211, 212. By permission.
6CND 231, 232 (I-2) Choral Literature
A comprehensive survey of choral materials suitable for church, secondary education, and college programs. CND 231 surveys repertoire and performance practice issues from the middle ages through 1750. CND 232 surveys repertoire and performance practice issues from 1750 to the present. Offered in fall semesters, alternating years between CND 231 and CND 232.
6CND 261, 262 (I, II - 2) Rehearsal Techniques I and II
Concentration on freedom of movement and manual dexterity along with development of score study habits. Class members will prepare musical works from all periods of orchestral music for in-class discussion, trial and review. Class study culminates in the leadership of the Conducting Orchestra. May be repeated for credit. (rev. 8/1/05)
6CND 264 (I, II - 1) Advanced Aural/ Keyboard Skills for Conductors
This course links with the TH aural skills courses, and is designed principally for conductors. It contains information and strengthens ear and piano skills needed in fron of an orchestra. Pre-requisites: TH 101/161, TH 102/162, TH 201/261 and TH 202/262. May be repeated for credit. (rev. 8/1/05)
6CND 415 (I-2) Advanced Conducting I (Instrumental)
Advanced Conducting is primarily for conducting majors only. A few exceptions can be made, on a case by case basis, for those with prior conducting experience who feel they may want to eventually pursue a degree in conducting. These exceptions will be considered only by audition. For the Advanced Conducting students, there will be about 4 to 5 sessions with orchestra per semester and each student will receive approximately 15 minutes of podium time per session. PLEASE NOTE: Permission of instructor required. This course is not available as an elective.
6CND 416 (II-2) Advanced Conducting II (Instrumental)
Advanced Conducting is primarily for conducting majors only. A few exceptions can be made, on a case by case basis, for those with prior conducting experience who feel they may want to eventually pursue a degree in conducting. These exceptions will be considered only by audition. For the Advanced Conducting students, there will be about 4 to 5 sessions with orchestra per semester and each student will receive approximately 15 minutes of podium time per session. PLEASE NOTE: Permission of instructor required. This course is not available as an elective.
6CND 423 (I-2) Choral Conducting II
Study of representative choral and choral/orchestral works of all periods. Emphasis is on the interpretation of scores and the development of refined professional conducting techniques. Prerequisites: CND 223, 224 (or equivalent) and permission of the instructor.
6CND 424 (II-2) Choral Techniques and Methods II
An extension of materials covered in CND 224, designed for the Master of Music degree in choral conducting.
6CND 441-444 (I, II-0.5) Colloquy in Conducting
Study with various members of Conducting and Ensembles Department faculty. This course provides an opportunity to work with conductors outside student's own area of expertise.
6CND 461, 462 (I, II-2) Rehearsal Techniques I and II
Contemporary performance practices (including proportional notation, aleatoric and improvisation techniques, multimedia, tape, electronic instruments); rehearsal organization, and administration. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: CND 212 or by examination.
6CND 481-484 (I, II-3) Orchestral Conducting
Focus on score study, gesture technique, and practical rehearsal procedure. Class sections will focus on orchestral repertoire, and preparing the student for regular sessions conducting the ESM Conducting Orchestra. Prerequisite: CND 216 or the equivalent.
6CND 515, 516 (I, II-3) Wind/Percussion Techniques & Repertoire
For doctoral students majoring in conducting.
6CND 523 (I-2) Choral Conducting III
For doctoral students majoring in conducting.
6CND 524 (II-2) Choral Techniques and Methods III
For doctoral students majoring in conducting.
6CND 541-544 (I, II, S-4) DMA Conducting
Private study with Conductor-Professor of Ensemble Specialty. Includes attendance at large ensemble rehearsals, section preparation, etc.; repertory study, ensemble rehearsal technique, interpretation, and advanced conducting problems.
6CND 553-554 (I, II, S-1) Colloquy in Ensemble and Repertory Development
Study with various members of Conducting and Ensembles Department faculty. Opportunity to work with conductors outside student's own area of expertise. (rev. 8/1/05)