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1. Exhibit a range of basic conducting and ensemble direction skills that, through accuracy, fluency, expressive awareness, confidence, and an appropriate use of relevant language and terminology, illustrate a developing ability to communicate an artistic concept to an ensemble through the use of appropriate language and gestures.
2. Exhibit a range of effective rehearsal strategies 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 (though developing) understanding of appropriate performance standards and an ability to assess one’s own performances and those of fellow musicians.
4. Exhibit developing skills in leadership, performance etiquette, confidence, communication and collegial interaction with an ensemble.
5. Exhibit curiosity, self-awareness and problem-solving skills that will enable continuous learning and growth.

Introduction and initial development of specific conducting skills and techniques for working with choral and instrumental ensembles including:

Introduction to conducting techniques including:

• stance and body language
• all standard beating patterns with appropriate subdivisions
• basic legato and marcato conducting styles
• entries, releases, cues, fermata
• initial development of expressive gestures
• independent use of hands including expressive and functional use of the left hand
• changes in metre, tempo and character changes
• effective conducting with both the hands and a baton
• introduction to score reading (orchestra, band and choir), analysis and score marking

 Introduction to effective rehearsal planning and management including:

• rehearsal planning, preparation and time management
• ensemble management – in and out of rehearsal
• leadership issues
• effective verbal communication
• effective rehearsal techniques
• introduction to specific choral and instrumental techniques

• Minor Practical Assessment: (Weeks 4, 5 & 6): Students will be required to demonstrate satisfactory ‘work in progress’ with basic beat patterns and associated entries, fermata, releases, left hand usage, and expressive elements.
  (Weighting: 20%)
• Observation & Review Assignment:  Students will be required to organise, prepare for, observe and critically review 2 related rehearsals of an educational, community or professional ensemble and their conductor exhibiting a mature awareness, analysis and commentary of good practice.
  (Weighting: 20%)
  
  
• Major Practical Assessment:  (End of semester):
  Students will be required to demonstrate at least satisfactory achievement with (a) the use of a baton, (b) all common beat patterns (including irregular metres) and associated entries, (c) fermata and releases, (d) left hand usage and (e) expressive elements.
  (Weighting: 50%)
  
  
• Class Participation:
  (Weighting: 10%)