School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Choral Conducting 1
  • Unit Code

    MUS2520
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    10
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit students will be introduced to basic choral conducting skills. The unit will focus on the physical and musical requirements of a good choral conductor, and on the development of the basic skills required. Students will also develop their sight reading skills, as well as skills in communication, score preparation, and rehearsal readiness. The unit will learn about the development of a successful ensemble. Each student will also negotiate an individual programme of study that extends the depth and breadth of their studies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply music skills to a range of pieces of different styles.
  2. Demonstrate clear conducting and directing skills.
  3. Direct a choir without the aid of a piano.
  4. Perform effectively at a basic level as an choral conductor.

Unit Content

  1. Communication.
  2. Effective listening and effective gestures.
  3. Physical readiness.
  4. Preparation, cues, cuts, dynamics, and general stylistic issues.
  5. Rehearsal techniques.
  6. Score preparation.
  7. Shaping phrases and communication of ideas.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Workshops

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationPractical Assessment50%
ExaminationExamination50%

Text References

  • ^ Kaplan, A. (2000). Choral conducting. New York, NY: W.W. Norton.
  • Emmons, S., & Chase, C. (2006). Prescription for choral excellence. USA: Oxford University Press.

Journal References

  • Sing Out, Journal of the Australian National Choral Association

Website References

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Choral Conducting 1
  • Unit Code

    MUS2520
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    10
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit students will be introduced to basic choral conducting skills. The unit will focus on the physical and musical requirements of a good choral conductor, and on the development of the basic skills required. Students will also develop their sight reading skills, as well as skills in communication, score preparation, and rehearsal readiness. The unit will learn about the development of a successful ensemble. Each student will also negotiate an individual programme of study that extends the depth and breadth of their studies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply music skills to a range of pieces of different styles.
  2. Demonstrate clear conducting and directing skills.
  3. Direct a choir without the aid of a piano.
  4. Perform effectively at a basic level as an choral conductor.

Unit Content

  1. Communication.
  2. Effective listening and effective gestures.
  3. Physical readiness.
  4. Preparation, cues, cuts, dynamics, and general stylistic issues.
  5. Rehearsal techniques.
  6. Score preparation.
  7. Shaping phrases and communication of ideas.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Workshops

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationPractical Assessment50%
ExaminationExamination50%

Text References

  • ^ Kaplan, A. (2000). Choral conducting. New York, NY: W.W. Norton.
  • Emmons, S., & Chase, C. (2006). Prescription for choral excellence. USA: Oxford University Press.

Journal References

  • Sing Out, Journal of the Australian National Choral Association

Website References

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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