MUS 207 Conducting 2 - Course Outlines

Course Prescription

An introduction to rehearsal planning and management, baton technique, the development of conducting gesture, and advanced score preparation. Repertoire includes classical symphonies, a cappella repertoire and a selection of choral/orchestral works.

Course Overview

MUS 207 is a new course designed to continue on after MUS 206, as part of the undergraduate suite of courses in conducting. The studies in gesture require students to work with a baton in their preparation of orchestral repertoire, specifically. Score study at this level requires the development of reading string scores, with associated C clefs, at the keyboard and further development in rhythmic and inner hearing skills. Rehearsal planning and management requires advanced knowledge of score preparation and engagement with choral and orchestral repertoire of classical, contemporary and New Zealand Music.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: MUS 206

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate with good alignment and quality of tonus the following patterns: 5/4, 6/4, 9/4, fermata and skills learned in MUS 206 (Capability 1 and 3)
Demonstrate and show proficiency in compound metres 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 and mixed metres 5/8, 7/8, 10/8, 11/8 (Capability 1 and 3)
Demonstrate gesture using a baton to conduct exercises and extracts from the symphonic/choral repertoire, as directed (Capability 1, 3 and 4)
Demonstrate ability in score reading at the keyboard through exercises involving specific C clefs in examples from string quartets and appropriate extracts from the symphonic repertoire (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
Demonstrate using a tuning fork, singing individual lines and vertical chords from open scores in 4, 6 and 8 parts (Capability 1, 3 and 5)
Demonstrate and apply rhythmic and metrical skills required for super duplets/super triplets, irregular divisions, polymetric and cross rhythms. (Capability 1 and 3)
Use and apply skills acquired in gesture and score preparation conducting examples of contemporary and New Zealand music (Capability 3, 4 and 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type	Percentage	Classification
Formative Assessment	0%	Individual Coursework
Practical Assessment 1	25%	Individual Coursework
Practical Assessment 2	25%	Individual Coursework
Practical Assessment 3	30%	Individual Coursework
Practical Assessment 4	20%	Individual Coursework
5 types	100%

Assessment Type	Learning Outcome Addressed
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Formative Assessment
Practical Assessment 1
Practical Assessment 2
Practical Assessment 3
Practical Assessment 4

This course is assessed as 100% coursework. All assignments, apart from the initial pre-task are classed as compulsory coursework. Non-completion of any of these assignments will result in a DNC grade (did not complete).

Assignments are to be submitted, according to submission type, on CANVAS, by the due date. In the event of illness or other circumstances which prevent the completion of an assignment, please contact the course coordinator with evidence, as appropriate, prior to the due date. Late assignments that do not have an approved extension will be penalized 10% for each day or part thereof. No assignment will be accepted after that assignment has been returned to students.

Teaching & Learning Methods

This course comprises one two-hour lecture and one one-hour lecture per week. Attendance at and/or participation in rehearsals is essential to advance learning. The classes are largely interactive, with personal and group work, which allows opportunity for skill acquisition with direct formative feedback on a weekly basis. Students can record their own work on their own device. 1:1 sessions with the lecturer are available for individual students to discuss and review their work, both in class and in designated office hours. The teaching strategies are designed to foster the basic set of transferable skills required for the student to be a leader and director of an ensemble.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in. For this course, you can expect 36 hours of lectures, 96 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 18 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at all scheduled activities including to receive credit for components of the course. Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including seminars/tutorials will not be available as recordings. The course may include live online events including group discussions/tutorials. Attendance on campus is required not required for the tests/exams. The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable delivery.

Learning Resources

Students will need the following:

A tuning fork (purchasable from a music store)
A conductor's baton (purchasable from a music store or online)
McElheran, Brock 3rd edition (2004) Conducting Technique: For Beginners and Professionals , OUP

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

In the event of unexpected disruption

We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Capability 1:	Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2:	Critical Thinking
Capability 3:	Solution Seeking
Capability 4:	Communication and Engagement
Capability 5:	Independence and Integrity
Capability 6:	Social and Environmental Responsibilities

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