Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Language Coaching Conducting 113419/3638/2627/1/84
Study guide

Language Coaching Conducting 1

13419/3638/2627/1/84
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Educational Master of Arts in Music & Performing Arts
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Choir Conducting within Music
  • Master of Arts in Music, programme stage 4
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Choir Conducting within Conducting
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Choir Conducting within Conducting
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Co-ordinator: Anthonis Luc (dut,eng)
Other teaching staff: Avantario Sabrina (dut,eng), Cambier Anne (dut,eng), Seeger Kai-Rouven
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2026 ()
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.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.2 The student masters the internationally used stylistic performance practice standards.
The student acquires knowledge of the elementary basic pronunciation rules in the various languages (German, French and Italian).
4.3 The student can present orally and in writing the results of critical (self-)reflection.
The student develops general awareness regarding the language (language as source of inspiration, clarity).

Course content

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Knowledge of the elementary basic rules of pronunciation of the German and Italian language
and general awareness of the language (language as a source of inspiration, intelligibility):

Introduction to language coaching
Phonetic script
(Muscle) exercises
Applying pronunciation rules
Developing a critical ear
Poems
Texts of vocal music

The student follows 1 language per year for 2 years of Language coaching (direction) 1 and 2: Italian and German.
The student can choose which language he takes up at which level.

Study material (list)

Choral worksMandatory
Languages: Italian and German (for German: DUDEN software (https://shop.duden.de/Duden-Das-Aussprachewoerterbuch/9783411040681)Mandatory
PoemsMandatory
Specific repertoire or repertoire of the studentMandatory
Texts from vocal musicMandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis15,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours75,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodArtistic skills assessment once during class weeks40,00artistic test (conducting, singing and/or reading in rythm)
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series30,00IPA - Exam
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodArtistic skills assessment during the examination series40,00artistic test (conducting, singing and/or reading in rythm)
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test once during class weeks30,00IPA - exam
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)30,00Evolution during the classes

Evaluation (text)

The total exam time for this knowledge and comprehension test consists of the allotted time for this test plus an additional ¼ hour for all students.