Course - Choral Conducting - MUSP6008
Choral Conducting
New from the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
This subject is a course in choral conducting, and includes vocal conducting techniques, collective singing techniques, score analysis, intonation and working with aural training in choirs, and rehearsal methodology. The course is session-based.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate has
- extended knowledge of repertoire, current ensemble types and style periods
- knowledge of working with different types of vocal-instrumental ensembles
Skills
The candidate
- has developed his/hers technical skills in conducting, his/hers working methods and professional didactic approach for the instruction of vocal groups and ensembles
- can read and give reasoned solutions and interpretations of different types of scores for these ensembles.
General competence
The candidate has
- developed awareness of the choral conductor's role as leader
- developed the ability to work independently
- developed creativity and imagination in working methods, repertoire selection and program composition.
Learning methods and activities
The subject is organized in session-based modules, with three sessions per semester. Guidance of the students works in their own ensembles is carried out via digital solutions.
Compulsory written assignment: The assignment must be 3000 words. Sample notes and illustrations are in addition this. The assignment is delivered in BlackBoard.
Compulsory assignments
- Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
- Assignment
Further on evaluation
The exam is in two parts, and consists of a concert with the students own ensemble and a practical exam.
Concert with own ensemble: The concert must be a minimum of 30 effective playing minutes. The repertoire must be approved by the lecturer in advance. Documentation (video and written concert program) is delivered in Inspera at the turn of April/May.
Practical exam: The candidates work with and perform a piece with choir, and have a discussion with the subject lecturer and sensor afterwards, in which they defend their artistic and technical choices. In due time before the exam, candidates are given three pieces to choose from.
If repeating the exam, the candidate must only retake the part of the assessment that has not been passed.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance (MMUSP)
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)
Music Performance Studies - Continuing Education (EVUMUSP)
Required previous knowledge
The course has limited admission capacity. Applicants to the course must submit an entrance test/assessment.
Candidates who are offered a place:
- must arrange to have their own choir/vocal ensemble for practice teaching and as a rehearsal ensemble
- should be able to master the piano in order to be able to use the instrument as a work tool in preparation and test situations
Assessments of applicants for admission to the course, is based on a submitted video with documentation of conducting skills, as well as a digital interview.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| MUSP4147 | 30 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- Music Performance Studies