PERF 3023 - Conducting 3A

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

Instrumental ensemble techniques. Continued development of specific skills and techniques for working with orchestras, concert bands and other instrumental ensembles; working with a variety of musical styles; advanced ensemble skills; developing a conductor's working knowledge of relevant instruments; effective rehearsal and problem solving; development of specific aural skills; working with a variety of musical styles and performance practices; repertoire and resources study including detailed score study of selected set works.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code PERF 3023
    Course Conducting 3A
    Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 1.5
    Contact Up to 2 hours per week
    Prerequisites Credit in PERF 2024
    Incompatible GENMUS 3024, 5328 (pre-2002)
    Restrictions Available to BMus, BMusEd & BMusSt students only
    Course Description Instrumental ensemble techniques. Continued development of specific skills and techniques for working with orchestras, concert bands and other instrumental ensembles; working with a variety of musical styles; advanced ensemble skills; developing a conductor's working knowledge of relevant instruments; effective rehearsal and problem solving; development of specific aural skills; working with a variety of musical styles and performance practices; repertoire and resources study including detailed score study of selected set works.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Carl Crossin OAM

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    No information currently available.

    University Graduate Attributes

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  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Students will require a professional quality conducting baton.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course will be delivered through 12 weekly 2-hour workshops. Student learning will be very ‘hands on’ with students regularly conducting the class as an ensemble using selected repertoire prepared by the students before each class. Lecturer feedback is given in each workshop.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    In addition to the weekly 2-hour workshops, students will be expected to engage in private study as follows:
    o Two hours of private score study and preparation
    o Two hours of repertoire listening and study as directed
    Total weekly workload: 6 hours
    Learning Activities Summary
    Continued development of specific skills and techniques for working with instrumental ensembles including:
    • score study and preparation; working with orchestral and band scores
    • continued development of effective rehearsal planning and management
    • developing ensemble skills in orchestras and bands
    • developing a conductor's working knowledge of relevant orchestral and band instruments
    • effective rehearsal and problem solving
    • development of specific aural skills
    • working with a variety of musical styles
    • introduction to stylistic performance practices
    • introduction to program and concert planning
  • Assessment

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Two Practical Assessments – one held in week 5 and one at the end of the semester.
    Two score study assignments.
    Assessment Related Requirements
    In addition to the assessment tasks referred to above, 100% attendance at weekly classes is expected.
    Assessment Detail
    Practical Assessments 1 & 2: 25% each
    Score Study assignments 1 & 2: 25% each

    Both practical assessments will enable the student’s to exhibit their developing conducting skills and their developing ability to convey musical intent through a wide range of conducting gestures.

    The two Score Study assignments will enable the students to demonstrate their analytical and score comprehension skills, as well as their ability to plan and direct the rehearsal process.
    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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