MUSGEN 3008 - Choral Conducting
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2020
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSGEN 3008 Course Choral Conducting Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites MUSGEN 2010 (Credit or higher is strongly recommended) Incompatible GENMUS 2023, PERF 2023, PERF 2024 Restrictions Available to BMus students only unless permission has been granted by the Conservatorium Assessment Practical assessment 1 10%, Practical Assessment 2 40%, Workshop participation 10%, Repertoire tests 10%, Observation and reviews 10%, Score study assignment 20% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Carl Crossin OAM
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Exhibit conducting and ensemble direction skills that, through accuracy, fluency, expressive awareness, confidence, and an appropriate use of relevant language and terminology, illustrate a maturing ability (well in advance of that required for Foundations of Conducting) to communicate an artistic concept to a choir or vocal ensemble through the use of appropriate language and gestures.
2. Exhibit effective rehearsal strategies pertinent to working with choirs or vocal ensembles which arise from independent, imaginative and creative approaches to problem solving (including the use of contemporary technologies) and an understanding of the leadership role of a conductor.
3. Manifest a critical understanding of appropriate performance standards and an ability to assess one’s own performances and those of fellow musicians.
4. Exhibit skills in leadership, performance etiquette, confidence, communication and collegial interaction with a choir or vocal ensemble.
5. Exhibit curiosity, self-awareness and problem-solving skills that will enable continuous learning and growth.
6. Demonstrate a maturing understanding of choral and vocal ensemble music through discussion, the written word and through their conducting skills.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 5, 6 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2, 3, 5, 6 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
3, 5, 6 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
3, 4, 5 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Students will require a good (if not professional) quality conducting baton.
Good quality lead (2B-4B) pencils and coloured pencils for score marking.
Music scores and other materials will be provided to students as relevant.Recommended Resources
A list of useful resources (books and online) will be provided for students in the course of the workshops. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered through 10 weekly 2-hour workshops and up to 10 hours of specified sessions with choirs within and outside of the Conservatorium. Student learning will be ‘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. The class will also be expected to observe 'best practice' through the observation and reveiw of experienced conductors working in schools and the community.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
CONTACT
10 x 2 hour Workshop - (20 hours)
Up to 10 hours attendance, obersvation and practical experience at choir rehearsals as advised/negotiated (10 hours)
NON-CONTACT
Conducting technique – private practice for individual skill development (Up to 36 hours)
Observation & Review - of experienced conductors & ensembles (Up to 12 hours)
Repertoire Study – listening and preparation (Up to 26 hours)
Required reading & assignment writing (Up to 36 hours)
Examination preparation (Up to 12 hours)
Learning Activities Summary
COURSE CONTENT
Continued development of specific skills and techniques for working with instrumental ensembles including:
• score study and preparation; working with choral scores
• continued development of effective rehearsal planning and management
• developing ensemble skills in choirs
• developing a conductor's basic working knowledge of voices
• effective rehearsal and problem solving as applied to the choral rehearsal
• development of specific aural skills
• developing choral tone
• English diction
• introduction to singing in languages other than English
• working with a variety of musical styles
• introduction to stylistic performance practices
• introduction to program and concert planning
Small Group Discovery Experience
While this course is not the designated SGDE course for students in this faculty, there are many aspects of this course that fulfil or manifest the University’s SGDE requirements.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Practical Assessment (30%)
Relevant Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Viva Voce Assessment (20%)
Relevant Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Repertoire & Score Study Assignements and Annotated Bibliography (20%)
Relevant Learning Outcomes 2, 5, 6
Observation & Reviews (20%)
Relevant Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Workshop/Class Participation (10%)
Relevant Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Assessment Detail
Both the Practical assessment and the Viva Voce assessment will enable the students to exhibit their maturing conducting skills, their choral understanding, and their developing ability to convey musical intent through a wide range of conducting gestures and appropriate language and terminoligy.
The Repertoire, Score Study & Annotated Bibliography assignments will enable the students to develop and demonstrate their research skills, their analytical and score comprehension skills, their ability to plan and direct the rehearsal process, and their developing knowledge of the choral repertoire
The Observation & Review assignment will required students to organise, prepare for, observe and critically review a minimum of two (2) related rehearsals of a choir or vocal ensemble (in an educational, community or professional setting) and their conductor thus exhibiting a maturing awareness of, and a developing ability to analyse and comment upon, good choral conducting practice.
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 .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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