Creative Musical Leadership

In this course, students will develop and implement a personal philosophy of music ensemble direction. Students will connect practice-based learning with broader theories of art-making, exploring questions about why, how, and with whom people make music. For those who dream of directing a vocal group, conducting an orchestra, music directing a musical, or even inventing a new ensemble, this process-driven course will create an environment for experimentation, risk-taking, and musical and personal growth. A background playing an instrument, singing, conducting, or composing music is required.

Distribution Area: LA

Prerequisites and Restrictions

Application required. Please apply using the form below.

A background playing an instrument, conducting, singing, or composing music is required.

Course Application

Students who apply by the end of day on Sunday, December 1, will hear about enrollment on Monday, December 2. Applications received after December 1 will be considered if space remains available or opens up in the class.

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Do you plan to pursue a minor in Theater & Music Theater or in Music?(Required)

Please include any instruments you play, singing you've done, if you're comfortable with written music, if you have experience writing and/or notating your own music, and any relevant music leadership positions or experiences.
Please share (via a Google Drive link, Dropbox folder link, or using the file upload section below) one or more examples of your musical work. (This is optional — not required for admission to the class). Possibilities include recording(s) of instrumental/vocal performance or conducting; sheet music and/or recording(s) of an arrangement you've made; sheet music, lead sheets, and/or recording(s) of music you've written. Please double check that any Google Drive links are set for public viewing.
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    Faculty

    Sections

    S01

    Thursdays, 1:30-4:20 PM

    Instructor(s)

    Solon Snider Sway