Orchestral Conducting as Secondary Subject (5cr)

Objective

The students acquire familiarity with the different areas of orchestral conducting. They are capable of group command and of rehearsing diverse ensembles. They have the readiness to express musical thought through their hands and verbally and to conduct diverse ensembles in performance. They are capable of working with students of different ages and from different cultural backgrounds.

Content

Ergonomic conducting technique
Orchestral instrument groups and transposing instruments
Open score analysis and playing
Group command and interaction skills
Verbal communication
Team work
Familiarity with the main orchestral repertoire.

Qualifications

Knowledge of orchestral conducting's basic concepts is indispensable. Basic command of beating and rehearsing techniques.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade scale 1 - 5
Basic ability (1,2)
Commands the basic concepts of development of own area
Unexpected problem solving skills in onw field
Ability to assume responsibility for own tasks and projects

higher ability (3,4)
whole view command of development in own field
Skills for solving complex problems in own field
Ability to assume responsibility for professional group tasks and projects in own field

Advanced ability (5)
Advanced knowledge of development in own field, critical understanding of theory and principle
Innovative problem solving skills in own field
Ability to assume responsibility for entire organization's taks and projects.