The Certificate in Instrumental Conducting is intended for students who wish to prepare for graduate study in conducting, to conduct professionally, and/or to pursue careers as conductors on an academic track (which may also require a music education credential). The program concentrates on baton technique, score analysis, advanced ear training, orchestra/band parts and rehearsal preparation and execution. The certificate is primarily intended for students pursuing a professional Bachelor of Music degree (in performance, education, or composition). Students are encouraged to work as an orchestra or band librarian and assist in the general running of the orchestral or band program at Concordia.
Admission to the Conducting Certificate program is based on evaluation of conducting skills and potential at the end of the third semester of study, although private instruction can begin as soon as the first semester for qualified students. To be admitted into this certificate program, a student must demonstrate performance proficiency on a major instrument/voice.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses | ||
| MUS 111 | Materials of Music I | 1 |
| MUS 112 | Materials of Music II | 1 |
| MUS 115 | Rhythm Performance and Hearing | 1 |
| MUS 116 | Tonal Singing and Hearing | 1 |
| MUS 211 | Tonal Theory | 4 |
| MUS 427 | Instrumental Conducting I | 2 |
| Required Courses | ||
| MUS 428 | Instrumental Conducting II | 2 |
| LSN 262 | Conducting | 6 |
| LSN 462 | Conducting | 4 |
| Recommended but not required courses | ||
| MUS 394 | String and Woodwind Techniques | 2 |
| MUS 395 | Brass and Percussion Techniques | 2 |
| Language Course | 8 | |
A fundamental course in notation, rhythm and meter, scales, intervals, triads, seventh chords, and Roman numeral labeling and analysis. Throughout the core-theory curriculum, students are introduced to the styles, forms, and compositional procedures of music and analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms.
Development of fundamental skills introduced in Materials of Music I including two-part and four-part writing, counterpoint, and principles of diatonic harmony. Throughout the core-theory curriculum, students are introduced to the styles, forms, and compositional procedures of music and analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms.
Introduction to rhythm performance in takadimi and other methods, and listening in metric contexts.
Introduction to singing in solfeg and listening in diatonic and basic chromatic contexts.
A continuation of MUS 112 - Materials of Music II with emphasis on chromatic harmony. Throughout the music theory sequence, students are introduced to the styles, forms and compositional procedures of music and are required to analyze representative compositions as well as compose in various forms.
Exploration of the gestural, analytical, and psychological tenets of instrumental conducting.
Advanced explanation of the gestural, analytical, and psychological tenets of instrumental conducting.
A laboratory course, designed for music education majors, covering practical performance and techniques of teaching string and woodwind instruments.
A laboratory course, designed for music education majors, covering practical performance and techniques of teaching brass and percussion instruments.
Applied Private Instruction (lessons) in Instrumental Conducting. Student will work through basic, intermediate, and advanced conducting concepts, sharpen ear training, piano (including transpositions), and score study skills, and develop an understanding of informed, research-based decision-making.
Applied Private Instruction (lessons) in Instrumental Conducting. Student will work through basic, intermediate, and advanced conducting concepts, sharpen ear training, piano (including transpositions), and score study skills, and develop an understanding of informed, research-based decision-making.