MUSE 701 Graduate Conducting I: Renaissance Through Classical Eras (3)

An in-depth study of advanced choral techniques, rehearsal methods and strategies, and stylistic and historical analysis methods appropriate for choral literature of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras. This includes manual gestures, historical background, style, performance practice considerations, score analysis, rehearsal strategies, and literature.
Prerequisite(s): two semesters undergraduate conducting or equivalent experience.
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring