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PERF3603: Advanced Conducting
2025 unit information
This unit will provide an in-depth study of the art of conducting including the three main areas: Gesture and movement, Score study and analysis/aural skills, Rehearsal techniques. This advanced unit is skills based and repertoire driven covering major works in the following four genres: Orchestra, Wind band, Choral, Opera.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Performance |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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PERF3001 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate developed conducting skills, including secure baton techniques
- LO2. analyse scores, which should enhance the abilities to interpret the works studied
- LO3. demonstrate interpretive skills informed by in-depth score study
- LO4. demonstrate an increased awareness of the characteristics of style and performance practice in relation to the works studied in class
- LO5. develop an increased awareness and understanding of varied rehearsal techniques
- LO6. demonstrate the basic differences between instrumental and choral rehearsal techniques.
- LO7. interpret musical scores at a deeper level, and to communicate interpretative ideas and concepts to choirs and instrumental ensembles in rehearsal in an increasingly assured manner
- LO8. explore culturally diverse repertoire
- LO9. reflect on own ability and journey as a conductor, identify areas of proficiency and areas requiring further development, reflect on conducting techniques, rehearsal techniques and performance dynamics.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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