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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
MUSI D050C
Course Title (CB02)
Conducting III
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Course Description
This course continues the study of the art and craft of conducting, with emphasis on score study, interpretation, and performance preparation. Students work, extensively, with vocal and instrumental ensembles. This course is open to students interested in pursuing studies in conducting and conducting professionally. Students should be experienced, ensemble performers.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

The course offers advanced-level instruction in and practical experience conducting vocal and instrumental music ensembles. The course is CSU transferable and belongs on the AA Music degree.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
1.5
Maximum Credit Units
1.5

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.02.0
Laboratory Hours2.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
12.0
Laboratory
24.0
Total
36.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
24.0

Prerequisite(s)

MUSI D050B or equivalent

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Individual and group work

Demonstration

Discussion and problem solving in class

Homework and extended projects

Performance

Assignments

  1. Weekly reading and conducting assignments
  2. Daily practice of conducting techniques
  3. Rehearse and perform a set of songs, within a full ensemble performance, OR produce and conduct a complete performance as approved by the instructor

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Reading and conducting assignments evaluations based on the ability to synthesize various concepts
  2. Successful completion of conducting assignments through in-class demonstration
  3. Conduct final song (or portion of major work) in concert - as part of ensemble's quarterly public performance

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Conductor's baton
  • Pitch giving device
Essential College Facilities:
  • Rehearsal room with good acoustics and plenty of space.
  • Music stands and movable musician's chairs
  • Well-tuned piano or electronic keyboard

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Green, Elizabeth A.H., and Mark GibsonThe Modern Conductor (7th edition)Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, Inc.2003

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Recognize and be able to read all clefs and know all instrumental transpositions
  • Demonstrate mastery of score preparation techniques
  • Consider other advanced principles of conducting and organize accordingly

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate understanding of the various instrument transpositions as related to the music score

  • Demonstrate ability to analyze and prepare music score for rehearsal and performance

  • Organize and prepare rehearsals and manage music performances, including logistics

Outline

  1. Recognize and be able to read all clefs and know all instrumental transpositions
    1. The C clefs
    2. The transposing instruments
    3. Transposition intervals
    4. Some additions and exceptions
  2. Demonstrate mastery of score preparation techniques
    1. Mechanics of the choral score
    2. Mechanics of the orchestral score
    3. Mechanics of the band score
    4. Conducting from an instrument
    5. Dynamics
    6. Embellishments
  3. Consider other advanced principles of conducting and organizing accordingly
    1. Interpretation
    2. Memorization of score
    3. Melding gestures
    4. Recitative conducting
    5. Related concerns (logistics, budgets, marketing, etc.)

Lab Topics

  1. Study and analyze scores, creating a helpful system of score marking
  2. Conduct various music pieces in a rehearsal setting
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