MUSI 320A Conducting: Instrumental
This class will serve as an introduction to five primary pillars of conducting: mental and physical grounding, advanced musicianship, score study, rehearsal technique, and gestural communication. Students will also develop fundamental skills in leadership, conducting philosophy, applications of pedagogical knowledge, error detection, instructional planning and effective teaching, promoting development of positive social interaction skills, and school organization and classroom management. This course will focus on techniques and literature relevant to instrumental music.