Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Introduction to Choral Conducting 1265/2757/2223/1/11
Study guide

Introduction to Choral Conducting 1

265/2757/2223/1/11
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Aanvullende opleiding Koninklijk Conservatorium
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Piano (focus collaborative piano) within Instrumental / Vocal studies
    Choice package:
    • Collaborative piano Master 1
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Piano (focus collaborative piano) within Instrumental/Vocal Studies
    Choice package:
    • Collaborative piano Master 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Co-ordinator: Anthonis Luc
Other teaching staff: De Boo Marleen, Hendrix Geert
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 31.10.2022 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Educational organisation (text)

See Vademecum conducting

Prerequisite competencies (text)

Please refer to the appropriate Vademecum Elective Courses for admission procedures (if any) or level determinations.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.4 The student is musically creative.
The student can deliver a personal interpretation of a simple choir piece.
2.1 The student masters the musical parameters and structures.
The student can reproduce the notes of a chord (until and with 7th chord) using a tuning fork.
2.3 The student reads, analyses, writes and interprets music.
The student can dissect and analyse the musical aspects and conducting technique.
2.4 The student masters the correct playing techniques and postures.
The student masters basic conducting techniques in a simple sequence of similar time signatures.
The student is able to motivate a group of fellow students to sing a simple choir piece through movement.
The student sing a musical phrase of every voice prima vista.
The student knows how to play dynamic nuances with the left hand while singing a choral piece.
2.4 The student has acquired the correct playing techniques and posture.
The student shows awareness of the social communication skills before a group and knows how to use them towards a positive rehearsal process.
3.1 The student possesses social and communication skills.
The student shows awareness of the social communication skills before a group and knows how to use them towards a positive rehearsal process.
3.1 The student can employ his or her social and communication skills in order to take on a leadership role.
The student shows awareness of the social communication skills before a group and knows how to use them towards a positive rehearsal process.
4.1 The student has knowledge of the broader cultural and (musical) historical context.
The student shows understanding of the different vocal timbres and vocal techniques (choir conducting) or instrument-technical qualities (brass band and orchestra conducting)

Study material (text): Mandatory

Scores, textbooks and recordings cf. the teacher's specification

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis90,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearArtistic skills assessment during the examination series50,00
Academic yearSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)50,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodArtistic skills assessment during the examination series50,00
2nd examination periodArtistic skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)50,00

Evaluation (text)

See Vademecum Conducting