Choral Conducting

This subject is a course in choral conducting, and includes vocal conducting techniques, collective singing techniques, score analysis, intonation and working with aural training in choirs, and rehearsal methodology. The course is session-based.

Knowledge

The candidate has

• extended knowledge of repertoire, current ensemble types and style periods
• knowledge of working with different types of vocal-instrumental ensembles

Skills

The candidate

• has developed his/hers technical skills in conducting, his/hers working methods and professional didactic approach for the instruction of vocal groups and ensembles
• can read and give reasoned solutions and interpretations of different types of scores for these ensembles.

General competence

The candidate has

• developed awareness of the choral conductor's role as leader
• developed the ability to work independently
• developed creativity and imagination in working methods, repertoire selection and program composition.

The subject is organized in session-based modules, with three sessions per semester. Guidance of the students works in their own ensembles is carried out via digital solutions.

Compulsory written assignment: The assignment must be 3000 words. Sample notes and illustrations are in addition this. The assignment is delivered in BlackBoard.