Undergraduate Conducting

MU377 and MU378, Conducting 1 and 2.

The elementary technique of conducting applied to both choral and instrumental music. Principles of attack and release, setting and changing tempo, phrasing and interpretation; practice in score reading. Required of all instrumental majors except pianists. The second semester is required only of composition majors; other students may pursue it as an elective.

1 hour weekly; 1 credit each