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MUSIC 135

Basic Conducting

Music College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Fundamental concepts and skills for nonmusic majors.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

0

Title

Learning Outcome

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate in their own conducting an understanding of and proficiency with the following techniques: beat patterns, style (legato/marcato), the conducting field, breath releases, melding, the SuperClick, subdivision of beats, fermatas, dynamics, cuing, phrase shaping.