MU 2701 Fundamentals of Conducting
Course Syllabus - Spring 2008 

Catalog Description
Beginning instruction in leading musical ensembles: meter patterns, conventional gestures, instrumental transposition, and choral techniques. 

Required Text Book
Kenneth H. Phillips, Basic Techniques of Conducting (second edition), Oxford Press, New York, 1997 

Textbooks in Humanities 170 (Music Resource Library)
Gunther Schuller, The Compleat Conductor (first edition), Oxford University Press, New York, 1997
Rudolf, Max, The Grammar of Conducting (third edition), New York: Schirmer Books, 1994
Aaron Copland, What to listen for in Music (second edition) New York: Penguin Books, 1988

Course Objective
Upon attending all scheduled classes, students will

Required Materials

Attendance Policy
Attendance to all scheduled classes is mandatory. All requests for an excused absence must be made in advance via Email and will be granted/approved at the discretion of the instructor. Excessive tardiness will not be tolerated and will be marked as absent. Students should expect every unexcused absence and tardiness to affect their final grades. Frequent unexcused absences and tardiness will jeopardize the passing of this course.

Grading Procedure
Evaluation is based on the student’s knowledge of material, tests, assignments, participation in and  preparation of related activities, and class attendance.

Students with disabilities
It is the policy and practice of the University of Minnesota Duluth to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities. If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements - such as time limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos - please notify the instructor as soon as possible. You are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources to discuss and arrange reasonable accommodations. Please call 218-726-6130 or visit the DR website at www.d.umn.edu/access for more information.

Academic dishonesty tarnishes UMD's reputation and discredit's the accomplishments of students. UMD is committed to providing students every possible opportunity to grow in mind and spirit. This pledge can only be redeemed in an environment of trust, honesty, and fairness. As a result, academic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense by all members of the academic community. In keeping with this ideal, this course will adhere to UMD's Student Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found at www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity. This policy sanctions students engaging in academic dishonesty with penalties up to and including expulsion from the university for repeat offenders.