[musictlk] College conducting course

[Linda Mentink]

Hi Miranda,

If you have someone to work with before you get to the conducting 
course, such as a vocal coach or choral director, ask them to teach 
you the beat patterns, cuts, cues, dynamics etc. so you can practice 
before you get to college. Use a baton to help your hand motions look 
more fluid. It will also be helpful to have braille music for the 
pieces you're expected to conduct, so you might ask what music will 
be used. I didn't do any of this, so my two semesters of choral 
conducting were rough. HTH.

Blessings,

Linda

At 06:38 PM 12/28/2010, you wrote:
>Hi,
>I will be starting college in the Fall of 2012 to receive my BA with 
>a major in music.
>As part of my major, I am required to take a course in conducting. 
>As someone who is totally Blind, I am sure this course may present 
>some challenges. Does anyone have any tips on how to best prepare 
>for this conducting course and what accomidations can be made for me 
>to actively participate in the course itself?
>Thanks in advance, and have a great day!
>
>In Christ, Miranda
>
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