H68 Advanced Choral Conducting Development of the ability to interpret the varied forms of choral literature. Conducting projects with Concert Choir are required. H69 Advanced Instrumental Conducting Development of the ability to interpret the varied forms of instrumental literature and to read from the full score. Conducting projects with the Wind Ensemble are required. H70 Orchestration A study of the instruments of the concert band and orchestra, their tonal characteristics and transpositions.
Assignments involve scoring for orchestra, concert band, and various small ensembles.
The scores will then be performed. Class work includes score analysis, listening, and computer generation of assignments. Second semester, alternate years. The course concentrates on developing an understanding of 18th century counterpoint through extensive analysis of musical works and original composition. Second semester, alternate years.