MUS 217 - Elementary Conducting

Class Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite: MUS 111
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: None
Local Corequisite: None

This course introduces the basic patterns and skills for conducting instrumental and vocal groups. Emphasis is placed on conducting beat patterns, expressive gestures, fermatas, accents, tempos, and rehearsal techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the above skills by conducting vocal and/or instrumental groups.