Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Orchestral conducting 1 (incl. internship and literature study)34227/3638/2627/1/38
Study guide

Orchestral conducting 1 (incl. internship and literature study)

34227/3638/2627/1/38
Academic year 2026-27
Is found in:
  • Master of Arts in Music, programme stage 4
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Orchestra Conducting within Conducting
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Orchestra Conducting within Conducting
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 21 credits
Co-ordinator: Anthonis Luc (dut,eng)
Other teaching staff: Kessels Koen (dut,eng), Venkov Ivo
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: 630,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.1 The student independently broadens and explores repertoire related to his or her discipline.
The student further develops his or her conducting technique.
1.2 The student masters the internationally used stylistic performance practice standards.
The student acquires knowledge and understanding of orchestra literature from all stylistic periods, from classical to contemporary orchestral music.
1.4 The student makes music in an artistic project in a creative manner.
The student develops his or her own interpretation of orchestral repertoire by means of short periods of observation
2.3 The student can process musical structures through analysis and interpretation.
The student is able to make an in-depth analysis aimed at speeding up the 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 is able to communicate adequately with an orchestra.
4.1 The student has extensive knowledge of the broader cultural and (musical) historical context and can use this in his or her artistic practice.
The student is able to apply and discuss orchestra literature him- or herself.

Course content

Read the study guide of the conducting department
-Conducting technique (specific exercises; applied to orchestral literature).
-Hearing exercises (including error detection, intonation, balance, articulation, style differences, chords)
-Analysis of orchestral works from various styles and periods (harmonic, percussion technique, rehearsal technique, style-oriented)
-Acquire literature: history and overview of orchestral literature and its application for the composition of concert programs around specific themes
-Gain practical experience with external orchestras (rehearsals / concerts) through listening internships
-Apply research skills

Study material (list)

Scores from the examination programMandatory
Scores, textbooks and recordings cf. the teacher's specificationMandatory
All possible orchestral literatureRecommended

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis30,00 hours
Collaborative learning30,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours570,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodArtistic skills assessment during the examination series75,00
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series25,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodArtistic skills assessment during the examination series75,00
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series25,00

Evaluation (text)

The total exam time for this knowledge and comprehension test consists of the allotted time for the test plus an additional 15 minutes for all students.