Course: Big Band Conducting credits: 1

Course code
MZVB15BBC2
Name
Big Band Conducting
Study year
2023-2024
ECTS credits
1
Language
Dutch, with parts in English, English
Coordinator
A.B. Niestijl
Modes of delivery
  • Tutorial
Assessments
  • test-01 - Other assessment

Learning outcomes

1. Vision and Creativity: The musician is artistically driven, acquires views and convictions about this own field and communicates these in musical professional practice.
2. The Craft: The musician maintains a wide range of technical knowledge and skills that enable him to function both within the national international professional context. 
3. The musician is alert to developments in society and integrates these into his musical practice. 

A more detailed reference to the competences can be found in the module description of the study guide.

Content

The student will obtain leadership skills to rehearsal and conduct a big band.
• Conducting various beat patterns, tempos, dynamic and styles
• Band set up
• Choosing material in making set list for concerts
• Rehearsal techniques
• Communication/Leadership Skills

School(s)

  • Prince Claus Conservatoire