Master essential techniques for conducting and rehearsing bands, orchestras, choirs, and chamber groups effectively.
Master essential techniques for conducting and rehearsing bands, orchestras, choirs, and chamber groups effectively.
This comprehensive course teaches the fundamental principles of conducting and managing music ensemble rehearsals. Students learn essential skills from basic conducting patterns to advanced rehearsal techniques, covering score study, communication strategies, and practical solutions for common ensemble challenges. The curriculum includes detailed instruction on articulation, dynamics, phrasing, and intonation, with applications for various ensemble types.
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What you'll learn
Master basic conducting patterns and techniques
Develop effective rehearsal communication strategies
Learn score study and preparation methods
Manage ensemble balance and intonation
Implement articulation and phrasing techniques
Plan and execute efficient rehearsals
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This course includes:
1032 Minutes PreRecorded video
6 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the fundamentals of rehearsing music ensembles through six detailed modules. Students learn essential conducting techniques, rehearsal strategies, and ensemble management skills. The curriculum covers topics from basic conducting patterns to advanced concepts like score study, articulation, dynamics, and intonation, providing practical tools for leading various types of musical groups.
An Introduction to Rehearsing
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Communicating with the Ensemble
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Introducing the Rehearsal Toolkit
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Articulation, Balance, and Tone
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Phrasing
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Accompanimental Conducting and Intonation
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Music Education Pioneer and Distinguished Conductor
Dr. Evan Feldman serves as Director of Wind Studies and Professor of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble and teaches courses in conducting and music education. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting from the Eastman School of Music, where he studied under Donald Hunsberger and Mendi Rodan. His influential textbook "Instrumental Music Education," now in its third edition, has been widely adopted by university music programs nationwide. As an accomplished conductor and educator, he has led performances internationally and serves as Principal Guest Conductor of the Greensboro Symphony. His musical arrangements of works by composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, George Enescu, and Sergei Prokofiev are published by Tierolff Muziekcentrale. His expertise extends to digital education, having created the first MOOC dedicated to conducting and rehearsal technique, which has reached over 30,000 students globally through Coursera. His contributions to music education and conducting have earned him recognition both nationally and internationally, with guest conducting engagements across Europe, Africa, and the United States.
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