Musical Leadership

Catalog description

This introductory course is for all music education majors. This course will delve into the fundamentals of conducting, ensemble management, and rehearsal methods and provide an introduction to the theory and philosophy of music education. There are no prerequisites for this course. MUS 312 Instrumental Music Workshop: Band (2 cr. hrs.) A study of band instruments, wind ensemble management and band program leadership. Students will learn how to play wind and percussion instruments at a beginner level and continue to evolve musical leadership skills, including advanced conducting skills and using technology for arranging and transposition. Prerequisite: MUS 311. MUS 313 Instrumental Music Workshop: Strings (3 cr. hrs.) A study of string instruments, orchestra program management and string ensemble leadership. Students will learn how to play string instruments at a beginner level and continue to evolve musical leadership skills, including advanced conducting skills and using technology for arranging and transposition. Prerequisite: MUS 311.