INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING AND PEDAGOGY

MUSIC 252

Course Description

Introduction to the basic elements in conducting. Students will learn elementary conducting skills including technique, score study, rehearsal preparation, rehearsal structure, private studio construction, teaching techniques, and professional marketing.

Prerequisties

MUSIC 212 , MUSIC 221 , and MUSIC 271

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.13% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

10.77% from Historical

Class Size

-11.11% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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