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CONDUCTING
by: Grace L. Santos
BASIC CHORAL
CONDUCTING
Choral conducting is an art. Yes, there is art in
conducting. Moreover, it can also be considered
as a regime. Why? To conduct is to strictly
impose orders. Conducting is following 100% the
given directions of the conductor as commands.
Likewise in the same manner, Martial Law has
its own advantages and disadvantages. Many of
us experienced and witnessed it. Choral
conducting is like martial regime. There should
be strong leadership. Command is at its
strongest.
AS A CONDUCTOR,
WHAT MUST ONE REMEMBER?
1. When and when not to conduct
2. The conductors rolereview the fundamentals
- the composer/s
- know the piece from the score
- key signature
- time signature and meter
- rehearsing communications
CONDUCTING PATTERNS
Patterns are based on the number of
beats per measure as shown by the top
number of the time signature.
The most common 4-beat patterns in
conducting are the following:
3-beat
pattern
4-beat pattern
2-beat pattern
6-beat pattern
THE DOWNBEAT
PICKUP BEATS
ALTERNATE SIX-BEAT
PATTERN
The Double Three-beat Pattern
CONDUCTING NUISANCE
Little things mean a lot!
This saying sometimes contributes good, but
at times, it serves as an harmful catalyst.
Conducting nuisances focus on those
awkward and cumbersome moments of
particular challenge to conductors.
These challenges give conductors the means
to grow, creating opportunities to refine and
improve their techniques.
BASIC CONDUCTING
TIPS
Dss. Grace Maalac de Leon-Santos
DOS
DONTS
clumsy
3. Style
definite, clear
4. Hand Gestures
5. Focus
6. Rapport with your performers(singers & accompanist) stoic facial expression, detached
- do not follow you accompanist. let him/her follow you.
7. Creativity and adaptability
sudden changes
CONDUCTING ACTIVITY
Lupang Hinirang