Ensemble Conducting and Choir Conducting

CONTENT OF THE PROGRAMME

As a ensemble conductor or choral conductor, your principal study will be in conducting. As an ensemble conductor, you will work for example with string and wind ensembles, and can function as an ensemble leader in both amateur and semi-professional music. As a choral conductor, you will work with both amateur and semi-professional choirs. To support your conducting, you will receive tuition in the analysis of form and structure, instrumentation, aural studies and coaching with répétiteur.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT

Practical ensemble experience will form an important part of your education. Here you will be able to work intensively to perfect your conducting technique, and you will be coached in artistic interpretation and implementation. Students of ensemble and choral conducting will make the acquaintance of professionally-relevant ensembles. The Academy has good co-operation agreements with Copenhagen ensembles and the Danish regional orchestras.