MUS 3323 - Choral Conducting and Literature

Credits: 3 hrs

This course will provide an advanced study of choral conducting techniques and their use as a medium form communicating tempo, dynamics, style, mood, phrasing, and other musical information to ensembles. It also includes study of the choral score, style and interpretation, aural criticism, and application of conducting techniques of choral singing. Students will participate in open score playing. Additionally, this course will survey materials and methods for school, church, and community choral groups.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 2111 - Piano Class I for Music Majors