Fundamentals of Conducting: From the Symphony to the Scoring Stage

MUSC X 498.3

Learn the fundamentals of conducting from a professional film and concert conductor with practice focusing on baton technique, cueing, and other aspects. Work with live professional musicians to practice skills learned.

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Fall
Spring
In-Person
Starting at $2,039.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn what exactly goes into conducting including beat patterns, irregular meters, contrasting articulations, and gestures
  • Understand podium presence, conducting to picture, and conducting a click track
  • Eight conducting sessions—six with live professional musicians

About this course:

Learn the fundamentals of conducting taught by a professional film and concert conductor. You will practice all aspects of baton technique, including beat patterns, irregular meters, and contrasting articulations/gestures. You will work on cueing, conducting to picture, conducting to a click track, and podium presence. You will conduct live professional musicians as well as conduct to recordings. Attendance is strongly encouraged for the first class meeting, during which important foundations are established. Conducting begins at the second meeting and attendance is mandatory.
Prerequisites
The equivalent of two years of training in music at the college level, or consent of instructor.

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
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Monday 6:30PM - 10:00PM PT
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Instructor: Jonathan Merrill
394084
Fee:
$2,039.00
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Location: Burbank
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Notes

Discounts cannot be applied to a portion of fees for this course.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 29, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Conducting Baton
USB Drive
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Sep 25, 2023
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Mon Oct 2, 2023
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Mon Oct 9, 2023
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Mon Oct 16, 2023
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Mon Oct 23, 2023
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Mon Oct 30, 2023
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Mon Nov 6, 2023
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Mon Nov 13, 2023
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Mon Nov 20, 2023
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Mon Nov 27, 2023
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Lecture
Mon Dec 4, 2023
6:30PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union

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