Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Conducting I
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Music
Module Code	10 31913
Module Lead	Module Lead: Ryan Latimer
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LH Conducting II - (10 31915)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Practical Classes and workshops-10 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-20 hours Guided independent study-70 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module will focus upon the process of acquiring skills. Students will integrate theory and practice in considering how to prepare scores as a conductor with careful consideration of successful rehearsal practices and how these relate to and impact on performance outcomes. Students will foster reflective/evaluative skills, which are considered key in becoming an accomplished and responsive conductor.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: demonstrate a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the preparation needed by a conductor in advance of rehearsals and concert. Critically reflect upon and evaluate conducting practices in fostering their own skills. Critically evaluate the context of the music conducted, and how this might affect the manner of performance..
Assessment	31913-01 : Essay - 2000 words : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Reflective writing portfolio (2000 words equivalent) (100%) Reassessment: Re-submit failed component
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