Singing and Conducting (KHV/E-SCO)

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Synopsis / description / annotation:

Based on active participation in learning, the course leads students to a cultivated and intonation-pure singing performance. Emphasis is placed on mastering the essentials of conducting techniques (including choral warm-up). The procedures are practised using the examples of selected polyphonic songs.

Requirement to student

Credit requirement:

  1. presentation of the singing of the student's part from the polyphonic repertoire studied,
  2. conducting of the songs covered.

At least 80% active participation in the exercises.

Content:

  1. Introduction to the subject matter, warm-up, credit requirements.
  2. Conductor's posture, pulse and preparation, study of selected songs.
  3. Conducting patterns, preparatory gesture, cut-off gesture, study of selected songs.
  4. Legato, staccato, dynamics, study of selected songs.
  5. Combining movements: una battuta, study of selected songs.
  6. Upbeat, study of selected songs.
  7. Fermata, study of selected songs.
  8. Rhythm and tempo changes, study of selected songs.
  9. Changes in dynamics, study of selected songs.
  10. Ritardando, study of selected songs.
  11. Accelerando, study of selected songs.
  12. Conducting canons, study of selected songs.
  13. Summary of the subject matter, singing of the repertoire covered.

Literature:

  • BUSCH, Brain. The complete choral conductor. New York: Schirmer Books, 1984.
  • EHMAN, Wilhelm and HAASEMANN, Frauke. Voice Building for Choirs. Hinshaw Music, Chapel Hill, N.C., 1982.
  • HEIZMANN, Klaus. Vocal Warm-Ups. New York: Carl Fischer (CF.04685), 2003.
  • WEIR, Michele. Vocal improvisation. Advance Music, 2001. ISBN 89221-062-4.
  • WILLETS, Sandra. Basic Conducting Patterns And Techniques. Nashville: Chalice Press, 1993. ISBN 0687431913.

Updated: 03. 10. 2022