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    University of Delaware Department of Music

    BasicConducting
    Undergraduate MUSC 335

    Fall Semester 2016


    MW 10:10-11:00AM Puglisi Orchestra Hall
    Instructor:
    Email:
    Office:
    Hours:

    Michael Knight
    mdknight@udel.edu
    309 Amy du Pont Music Building
    TR 11:30-12:30 or appointment

    Asst. Instructor: Joanna McCoskey


    Phone: 831-1991

    Course Description: An introduction to gestural concepts and non-verbal


    communication techniques necessary for the modern conductor. Special emphasis will be
    placed on score reading, score marking, and laboratory conducting experiences with
    small ensembles.
    Course Objectives: Students will develop knowledge and skills in baton technique,
    expressive gestures, score reading, instrument transpositions, and rehearsal techniques.
    Students will be able to demonstrate these skills through individual and group
    demonstrations and evaluations, written assessments, and written self-evaluations.
    Assessment Strategy:
    40% Individual video conducting exercises (see attached criteria)
    20% Final conducting exam
    10% Self evaluations
    10% Worksheets and quizzes
    10% Mid-term conducting exam
    10% Final transposition exam
    Required materials
    Baton (see information below)
    Methods and Materials for Conducting-Stotter
    Notebook for handouts
    Supplemental materials (not required)
    The Modern Conductor-Elizabeth Green
    The Art of Conducting-Hunsberger/Ernst
    Colored pencils for score marking
    Full scores of works studied in class
    Articles and excerpts from various conducting texts
    Grading Scale:
    A=100-93; A-=92-90; B+=89-88; B=87-83; B-=82-80; C+=79-78; C=77-73; C-=72-70;
    D+=69-68; D=67=63; D-=62-60; F=59 or lower

    Attendance policy:
    Due to the amount of material covered in this course, it is imperative that all students
    attend all classes. This also ensures that all students benefit from the feedback of the

    entire class. Absences for legitimate reasons may be excused by contacting the instructor
    in writing PRIOR to the date of the absence. Other excuses (illness, etc.) must be
    accompanied by the appropriate documentation. Excessive absences WILL have an
    impact on your final grade in this course. Each unexcused absence beyond two will
    result in the final grade being lowered by 10%.
    Baton:
    All students must have a baton by the third week of the course. Samples from Premier
    Batons will be available. Other recommended brands include Newland, Mollard, and
    Hamel. We will discuss how to select a baton during the first class meetings.
    Daily conducting:
    The reading assignments for each class period are listed in the syllabus. Please prepare
    the conducting exercises included and be prepared to conduct in front of the class. Also
    be prepared to sing or perform the assigned exercises on your instrument! During
    recorded video sessions, a schedule of conducting will be constructed. You will be
    expected to conduct on your assigned day. You will be expected to perform as an
    ensemble member for all of the other conductors. Any variations to the conducting
    schedule must be approved by the instructor. There will be NO make-ups for missed
    video sessions. Sample evaluation rubrics for each video session will be posted to Sakai
    prior to each session.
    Self-Assessment of Conducting Episodes:
    Videos from conducting sessions will be posted via private YouTube link. Following each
    conducting episode, review the video of your conducting and write no longer than a onepage commentary that addresses your perceived effectiveness. These analyses are due
    before the next class date.
    Your self-assessment should address the following three areas:
    1) Address three areas that you feel you demonstrated WELL during this session,
    2) Address three areas that you feel need continued improvement,
    3) Address how you focus on these areas in future experiences.
    Academic Integrity:
    Please read and understand the information in the UD Guide to Academic Integrity.
    You are responsible for the information contained therein.
    Students with Disabilities:
    Any student who thinks he/she may need an accommodation based on a disability should
    contact the Disability Support Service (DSS) office as soon as possible. The DSS office is
    located at 119 Alison Hall, 240 Academy Street, Phone: 302-831-4643, fax: 302-8313261, website: www.udel.edu/DSS.

    Course Outline
    (subject to adjustment)
    WEEK 1
    Course introduction and overview
    Principles of conducting
    Conductor responsibilities
    Stance and posture
    Prep and downbeat
    Tempo maintenance
    Introduction of release gestures
    Reading Assignment: Stotter, Unit 1-2
    WEEK 2
    LABOR DAY
    Batons needed next week!
    Introduction to beat patterns
    Four, three, two (simple and compound meters)
    Ex. pp. 84, 86, 92 (All numbered examples are from Stotter text)
    WEEK 3
    Introduction of stylistic and dynamic gestures
    Ex. pp. 84, 118, 184, 194 (plus previous exercises)
    Choosing a baton
    Baton technique
    Review previous exercises
    Review of stylistic and dynamic gestures
    WEEK 4
    Video session #1
    Materials: 84-Chester
    Video session #1

    WEEK 5
    Reading Assignment: Stotter, Unit 6
    One-beat patterns (triple and compound meter)
    Ex. pp. 90, 100
    Self-evaluation #1 Due
    Left hand techniques
    Dynamics, style, releases
    (continue with previous exercises)
    WEEK 6
    Reading Assignment: Stotter, Unit 3
    Beginning after the down beat
    Cues
    Right hand
    Left hand
    Head cues
    Combination cues
    Ex. 98, 104, Early One Morning
    Continued review of cues
    WEEK 7
    Mid-term video session
    Materials: Irish Tune, Early One Morning
    Mid-term video session, continued
    WEEK 8
    Reading Assignment: Stotter, Unit 8-9
    Score reading
    Full vs. condensed score
    Basic markings
    Mid-term self-evaluation due
    Clefs and transpositions, continued
    Assignment: Clef and transposition worksheet

    WEEK 9
    Reading Assignment: Stotter, Unit 4
    Subdivision (simple and compound meters)
    Ex. pp. 85, 170, Symphonic Metamorphoses, Mvt. 3
    Assignment: Review instrument transpositions
    Class practice on exercises
    WEEK 10
    Reading Assignment: Stotter, Unit 7
    Dynamic and tempo alterations
    Subito tempo and dynamic changes
    Beethoven 1, Mvt. 1
    Class review of exercises
    Introduce fermatas
    Quiz: Instrument transpositions on Beethoven
    WEEK 11
    Continued practice on fermatas
    Ex. pp. 69, 70, Star-Spangled Banner
    Introduce gesture of syncopation
    Ex. pp. 153
    WEEK 12
    Video session #4
    Materials: Star Spangled Banner, Beethoven 1
    Video session #4
    WEEK 13--THANKSGIVING BREAK

    WEEK 14
    Reading Assignment: Stotter, Unit 4-5
    Asymmetrical meters
    Score markings
    Ex. pp. 94, 176, 179, 172
    Self-evaluation #4 due
    Class practice
    WEEK 15
    Class practice
    Reading Assignment: Hunsberger, Chapter 9
    Sustaining gestures, combining beat patterns, and supermeter
    Ex. pp. 94, 160, Beethoven 9
    Transposition exam
    EXAM WEEK: Final conducting exam
    Material: Horkstow Grange (94), Armenian Dances (179)

    Sample Conductor Evaluation Rubric


    Category
    Beat Pattern

    5
    Clear beat
    pattern - No
    mistakes of
    rhythm or
    timing - Ictus is
    clear Consistent

    4
    Clear beat
    pattern - Few
    mistakes of
    rhythm or
    timing - Minor
    ictus issues Consistent

    3
    Mostly clear
    beat pattern Some mistakes
    of rhythm or
    timing - Some
    ictus issues Consistent

    2
    Somewhat
    clear beat
    pattern Rhythm and
    timing rushes
    or slows down Ictus is unclear
    - Inconsistent

    1
    Unclear beat
    pattern,
    incorrect Timing and
    rhythm off Icuts is not
    established Inconsistent

    Always uses
    appropriate
    expressive
    gestures to
    communicate
    dynamics,
    style, tempo,
    etc.

    Uses
    appropriate
    expressive
    gestures most
    of the time to
    communicate
    dynamics,
    style, tempo,
    etc.

    Uses
    appropriate
    expressive
    gestures some
    of the itme to
    communicate
    dynamics,
    style, tempo,
    etc.

    Rarely uses
    appropriate
    expressive
    gestures to
    communicate
    dynamic, style,
    tempo, etc.

    Never uses
    correct
    expressive
    gestures to
    communicate
    dynamics,
    style, tempo,
    etc.

    Superior
    podium
    posture,
    confident beat
    pattern and
    gestures, facial
    intensity and
    connection

    Excellent
    podium
    posture,
    confident beat
    pattern and
    gestures, facial
    intensity and
    connection

    Good podium
    posture, less
    confident in
    beat pattern
    and gestures,
    facial intensity
    and connection

    Fair podium
    posture,
    hestitant beat
    pattern and
    gestures, facial
    intensity and
    connection

    Poor podium
    posture, lack of
    confident beat
    pattern and
    gestures, facial
    intensity and
    sincerity

    Proper, natural
    looking grip,
    relaxed baton
    arm, clear focal
    point with right
    hand

    Proper, natural
    looking grip,
    somewhat
    relaxed baton
    arm, some lack
    of clarity in
    focal point with
    right hand

    Some
    inconsistency in
    grip, right hand
    is a bit
    unnatural or
    tense,
    somewhat
    relaxed baton
    arm,
    inconsistent
    focal point in
    right hand

    Abnormal grip,
    some tension
    apparent in
    hand and arm,
    right hand does
    not give clear
    focal point

    Very abnormal
    grip, extreme
    tension in hand
    and arm, right
    hand gives no
    focal point

    Comments:

    Gestures

    Comments:

    Confidence/Poise

    Comments:

    Baton Grip/Hand
    Shape

    Comments:

    Category
    Cues/Releases

    5
    Superior eye
    contact, proper
    breath, clear
    establishment
    of ictus, tempo
    and style are
    appropriate to
    entrance

    4
    Excellent eye
    contact, mostly
    clear
    establishment
    of ictus, tempo
    and style are
    mostly
    appropriate,
    breath is
    mostly
    consistent

    3
    Good eye
    contact,
    somewhat clear
    establishment
    of ictus, tempo
    and style are
    only somewhat
    appropriate,
    breath is not
    effective

    2
    Inconsistent
    eye contact,
    ictus is
    inconsistent,
    inconsistent
    tempo and
    style in relation
    to entrance,
    breath may be
    missing

    1
    Poor/no eye
    contact, no
    establishment
    of ictus, no
    relation of
    tempo and
    style to that of
    the entracce,
    no breath with
    cues

    Always uses
    left hand for
    cues,
    dynamics,
    accents, effects
    at appropriate
    times

    Mostly uses left


    hand for cues,
    dynamics,
    accents, effects
    at appropriate
    times

    Sometime uses
    left hand for
    cues,
    dynamics,
    accents, effects
    appropriately

    Rarely uses left


    hand for cues,
    dynamics,
    accents, effects

    Never uses the


    left hand

    Planes are
    consistent, and
    are adjusted
    only when
    dictated by the
    music

    Planes are
    mostly
    consistent, and
    are adjusted
    only when
    dictated by the
    music

    Planes are
    somewhat
    consistent, and
    are adjusted
    only when
    dictated by the
    music

    Planes are
    inconsistent
    and vary too
    often

    Planes are
    never clearly
    established

    Comments:

    Left Hand Gesture

    Comments:

    Horizontal/Vertical
    Planes

    Comments:

    Total Score:
    Comments:

    Sample Conductor Self-Evaluation Form


    Name__________________________________Date_____________________________
    Exercise(s):
    Address three issues that you feel you addressed WELL during this experience:

    Address three issues that you feel need continued improvement:

    How will you address these issues in future experiences?

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