Attendance is expected at scheduled activities to complete components of the course. While some lectures are audio recorded, in person attendance is essential for the success in the course. Attendance on campus is required for the tests. The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

This course comprises one two-hour lecture and one one-hour seminar per week, and attendance at and/or participation in rehearsals on a regular basis.The classes are largely interactive with personal and group work, which allows the opportunity for skill acquisition with direct formative feedback on a weekly basis. Students can record their own work on their own device.1:1 sessions with the lecturer may be available for individual students to discuss and review their work, in class and in office hours.The teaching strategies are designed to foster the basic set of transferable skills, which will assist the skills student as a leader and director of an ensemble.The first part of the course gives an all-important introduction to ensemble leadership, through conducting gesture and the elements of human communication, with specific reference to the rehearsal and the performance.The middle weeks focus on studies in internal rhythm and pulse with an introduction to swing phrasing and counting, and understanding polyrhythm and cross-rhythm phrasing.The later portion focuses on the introduction and practice of integrating both live and pre-recorded elements for performance and the roles a modern musical director must oversee.Through the study of practice scores and recordings, students will take part in conducting exercises with their peers. There will be a focus on developing flexibility as a musical director through a combination of applied technique, technical know-how and stage presence. Discussing different approaches to modern stage etiquette helps prepares students for a wide range of performance opportunities in the music industry.Whatever the focus of a student’s undergraduate training, the ability to lead and conduct an ensemble is hugely valuable for young musicians. It is highly desirable that students will take with them, at the conclusion of their undergraduate degree, a set of transferable skills that will enable them to contribute to music-making in the community and in the schools, with confidence and leadership. Skills gained from performing in ensembles, whether playing or singing, also represent a critical part of their training.

Taught courses use a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas to provide students with learning materials including reading lists and lecture recordings (where available). Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

All course readings are available via Reading Lists on Canvas. The first group of texts listed below are useful for reference, especially McElheran(1989)McELHERAN, Brock* Conducting for Beginners and Professionals OUP, Rev. ed.1989BOWEN, José Antonio Ed.* The Cambridge Companion to Conducting, Cambridge University Press, 2003KUHNKE, Elizabeth Body Language Hoboken: Capstone, 2016LAWSON, Colin Ed.* The Cambridge Companion to the Orchestra, CUP, 2003 PHILLIPS, Kenneth H. Basic Techniques of Conducting New York; OUP, 1997 WEBB,DVD-V 05-021 Valéry Gergiev in Rehearsal and Performance DVD-V 05-026 Celibidache’s GardenDVD-V 05-043* In Rehearsal: Mariss JansonsDVD-V 05-102* John Elliot Gardiner in RehearsalDVD-V 06-011* Conducting from the inside out DVD-V 06-044 Conducting Mahler...http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-25155333 10 Tips from Esa-Pekka Salonen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0otfQGoU13U Great Conductors in Rehearsal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crfs0yJWC8s Great Conductors of the Golden Era http://www.marinalsop.com/about/marin-qa/ Marin Alsop, Q & A
Logic X software is available to students in the KMC and Kate Edger computer labs. Although it is not required to have advanced knowledge of the program, it will be used in class examples and exercises.

The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.

You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third-party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Attendance in class, as well as engagement with course activities and readings, is vital to academic success. Owing to the nature of music teaching and learning, consistent attendance is essential at all lectures, tutorials and studio lessons. Students must make every effort to attend class and complete all the necessary in-class requirements. All planned absences (such as overseas competitions, family events, masterclasses or work-related commitments) must be pre-approved by the Head of School. If approval is given, all Course Coordinators, Tutors and other teachers must be informed of your absence in advance. It is students’ personal responsibility to make up all work missed, as individual catch-up classes will not be available.

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Similarly, research students must meet the University’s expectations of good research practice. This requires:

• Honesty - in all aspects of research work
• Accountability - in the conduct of research
• Professional courtesy and fairness – in working with others
• Good stewardship – on behalf of others
• Transparency – of research process and presentation of results
• Clarity - communication to be understandable, explainable and accessible

For more information on the University’s expectations of academic integrity, please see the Academic Conduct section of the University policy hub.

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about taught courses is made available to enrolled students in Canvas.

Students may be asked to submit assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

There are 3 practical tests: Classical Communication Module, Jazz Module, Pop Module, Module; 1 written assignment, and 1 listening test.

Assignments are to be submitted, according to submission type specified on CANVAS, by the due date. If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, please complete an application for extension form at the following link

https://www.forms.auckland.ac.nz/en/student/creative-arts-and-industries/te-whare-o-ng_-pkrero-poro---school-of-music-undergraduate-exten.html

You must submit your extension application as early as possible before the assignment due date.

 Late assignments that do not have an approved extension will be penalised 10% for each day or part thereof and will be automatically deducted on CANVAS. No assignment will be accepted after that assignment has been returned to students.

Feedback on taught courses is gathered from students at the end of each semester through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions. Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students. In addition, class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

No significant changes will be made based on student feedback. 

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Tuākana is a multi-faceted programme for Māori and Pacific students providing topic specific tutorials, one-on-one sessions, test and exam preparation and more. Explore your options at Tuakana Learning Communities.

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website.

We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - please see the Support Services page for information on support services in the University and the wider community.

If your ability to complete assessed work is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due. If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page. This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter.

Students with concerns about teaching including how a course is delivered, the resources provided, or supervision arrangements, have the right to express their concerns and seek resolution. The university encourages informal resolution where possible, as this is quicker and less stressful. For information on the informal and formal complaints processes, please refer to the Student Academic Complaints Statute in the Student Policies and Guidelines section of the Policy Hub.