MUSE 356
INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING
Catalog Entry
MUSE 356
Instrumental Conducting
Three hours (3) lecture/lab
Prerequisites: MUSC354 and one semester each of Woodwind Techniques, Brass Techniques, Percussion Techniques and String Techniques.
Continuation of MUSC354 with emphasis on band and orchestral conducting. Score reading and study, instrumental score interpretation, error detection, instrumental rehearsal techniques, teaching musicianship, literature, instrumentation, transposition, and ensemble management stressed. Each student prepares score for rehearsal by large and mixed instrumental ensembles.
Content
Emphasis (continues) on score reading skills, score marking procedures, and repertory and programming concepts for the school instrumental music educator.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Students conduct selected works for wind band and chamber ensembles with the instructor at the piano. Students also conduct portions of rehearsals with the University Wind Bands and Lab Band on several occasions during the semester. Some observation of rehearsals and performances by high school and professional instrumental conductors.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
At the conclusion of the course students will have acquired considerable skill in selecting quality instrumental ensemble literature, developing score reading skills, rehearsal techniques, error detection techniques, and leadership qualities necessary for preparing an entire program of contrasting literature for wind band in the public school and professional realm.
Assessment Measures
Assessments include score study projects, error detection tests, transposition quizzes, audition for the student conductor concert, conducting rehearsals of the wind and lab bands, conductor observation papers, conductor self-evaluations, and terminology tests.
Other Course Information
* Required Text:
Battisti, F. & Garofalo, R. (1990). Guide to score study for the wind band conductor. Meredith Music Publications.
Spradling, R. (2010). Error detection. Carl Fischer.
* Numerous handouts and a recommended reading and listening list are emphasized.
Review and Approval
February, 2021
January, 2022