Choral conducting

1. What is choral conducting?
2. Where can I study choral conducting?
3. How do I become a good choral conductor?
4. What is the role of choral conductor?

What is choral conducting?

Conducting is about teaching. ... Choral conducting is about all of these things, as well as the ability to inspire singers toward excellence and provide them with the appropriate means to communicate the expressive character of the music.

Where can I study choral conducting?

Master of Music / DMA

The UCLA Department of Music offers Master of Music (M.M.) and Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degrees in choral, orchestral, and wind ensemble conducting; UCLA is the only university in California that offers doctorates in all three specializations.

How do I become a good choral conductor?

Here are five tips to help improve your conducting, starting with your first choir rehearsal of the year.

1. Know What Sound You Want. ...
2. Incorporate Core Engagement and Good Technique. ...
3. Try Standing on the Podium. ...
4. Incorporate Conducting Into Your Warm Ups. ...
5. Prepare!

What is the role of choral conductor?

The primary responsibilities of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble, and to control the interpretation and pacing of the music. ... Typically, orchestral conductors use a baton more often than choral conductors.