Music - Conducting Concentration (MM)

Program Educational Goals:

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By graduation, students will…

Goal 1.

…utilize effective and nuanced conducting skills (gestural and expressive) to communicate stylistic choices that are informed by creative thinking and critical score and style analysis.

Outcomes:

1.1 Students will pursue the advanced development of their compositional craft. 

1.2 The student will prepare to conduct scores for all literature studied by the large ensemble(s) in their sub-concentration.

1.3 The student will record and evaluate their conducting throughout their study to develop habits of self-reflection and iterative growth. 

Goal 2.  

…develop attributes of an independent musical artist and scholar by synthesizing knowledge and skills in order to advance professional projects and goals. 

Outcomes:

2.1 A graduate of this program will synthesize theoretical, historical, and socio-cultural ways of understanding music to inform their conducting. 

2.2 A graduate of this program will be able to demonstrate the skills integral to building and maintaining a career in conducting in the 21st Century 

2.3 The students will design and implement a recital motivated by personal values, vision, and goals. 

Goal 3. 

…employ effective rehearsal techniques when preparing for and interacting with ensembles.

Outcomes:

3.1 The student will plan efficient and effective rehearsals. 

3.2 The student will execute well paced and informative rehearsals of high artistic value. 

Goal 4. 

…demonstrate organizational, leadership, and professional skills vital for success as a conductor.

Outcomes:

4.1 The student will undertake the logistical and administrative responsibilities of an ensemble manager. 

4.2 The student will create a portfolio of professional documents, including C.V., cover letter, and dossier. 

4.3 The student will write compelling proposals for projects, awards, or grants. 

4.4 The student will utilize web or social media platforms to bring visibility to professional work. 

Goal 5. 

…demonstrate deep knowledge of repertoire in their sub concentration.

Outcomes:

5.1 The student will demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the history and development of the repertoire in their sub-concentration. 

5.2 The student will demonstrate a depth of knowledge in the diverse literature for their sub-concentration.

5.3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the processes for expanding the repertoire in their sub-concentration.