Full Scores for Analysis

You will be assigned one of the following works.

Mozart - Requiem Mass (full score)  Source:  IMSLP

Mozart - Coronation Mass (full score) Source:  IMSLP

Faure - Requiem Source:  IMSLP

Haydn - Lord Nelson Mass

Brahms - Ein deutches Requiem, op. 45 Source:  IMSLP
According to the directions in Precision Conducting, do a full score analysis of the work according to the instructions on page 4 of the book (also below).

Instructions from Sharp, Precision Conducting:

Choose a large musical work that is divided into multiple sections or movements (preferably one that you are preparing for an upcoming performance) and make a chart similar to the one shown for Messiah. Note that in that example of a full-score chart, movements, text source, difficulty, solos, voicing, keys, page references, movement references, and instrumentation are indicated. Use columns similar to those found in the Messiah example, but be aware that the work you choose to chart may necessitate new categories or columns in order to demonstrate important aspects of the score.

Examples of areas that may be uniquely present in some scores include larger issues related to form, spoken drama, rehearsal track numbers, numbers found in alternate scores, number of measures in a movement, durations, emotional intensity ratings, or any number of sections that could be analyzed and added to the full-score chart. Always remember that the point of this chart is to provide an overview of the full work at a glance.

Choral Conducting - Course Calendar - Spring 2012

See my plan for Choral Conducting here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhavEaU0HOJZdE1GTzBycUFiUXdkaUF2ZDc1Y2EyTEE

Conducting Terms for Spring 2012

Here is a list of the conducting terms that students will master in Spring 2011.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18qqKxcfIvHwfrRRcqH-npmekQFvL8Xg5GOVSvHY7JLs/edit

Note that there is a "Quizlet" here for help in learning:

http://quizlet.com/8185356/conducting-musical-terms-flash-cards/

For Unto Us - cue assignment

Some advice, tips and information for the Cue Test on Wednesday: 

1. Breath with the entering part.
2. Use left hand (L.H.) for every primary cue
3. Make sure that you involve the L.H. early and not as an afterthought.

 Primary cues: 

Primary cues to get: m. 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 30, 33, 34

 Secondary cues: 

 Indicate every "S" cutoff that you can: m. 11, m. 15, 17, 21, 23 **do not worry about "s" cutoff in m. 24-25 Get the "D" cutoff here on the beat: m. 32, 35

Other notes:

I will NOT be using a recording this Wednesday.

• Minium tempo:  Quarter note = 80 b.p.m.
• Maximum tempo:  Quarter note = 105 b.p.m.
• Your ability to keep a steady beat will be 15% of the grade.
• I will use the grading sheet below for each student.

Conducting - Cue Test - For Unto Us

Conducting - For Unto Us

Adjusting Class Schedule

I'm adjusting the class schedule just a bit.

Here it is:

Monday, September 26:  Work on conducting skills in class
Wednesday, September 28:  Terms test 2, work on conducting skills test
Monday, October 3:  YouTube Review 2 Due at beginning of class
Wednesday, October 5:  Video Test 2 - MidTerm

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mTjZCbWuXV1a9fOQ6CiZUITXbRc4JoAWn_c1KlOt670/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1

Presentation on 9/12/2011

Here is what we did in class on 9/12/2011:

• Reviewed test results. 
• Examined conducting assignment. 
• Reviewed expectations for conducting test. 
• Practiced conducting gestures for prep and pattern individually with feedback from teacher. 
• Presentation in class:

Conducting 9-12-2011

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Conducting Evaluation

Here is the link to the evaluation form for Gesture Test #1.