The Basic Conducting course explores the many facets of the role of a conductor (within orchestral, wind band, choral areas), conducting philosophies, and conducting and rehearsal techniques for choral and instrumental ensembles. Students explore score study, analysis, gesture, body awareness, and expression. Basic Conducting is offered annually in the spring semester.prereq: MUS 1502 (Theory and Analysis of Tonal Music II), music major, music minor, or instructor approval