Ensemble / Orchestra
Start your conducting journey with our Ensemble & Orchestra course. Discover rehearsal techniques, teaching strategies, and equip yourself with unique methods and pedagogical approaches for classroom ensembles and school orchestras. This course is designed to boost and jump-start a career in middle and high school teaching, as well as similar settings requiring rehearsal preparation, conducting, and programming concerts and shows.
Monday - Friday 19.00 - 21.00
12 weeks, 60 meetings, @2 hours
Schedule of Activities
Module
Foundations of Music Education
Subtopic
Introduction to Music Education (Child’s Psychology, Philosophy & Practice in Music Education,
Classroom Teaching)
Activity
- Lecture/ Seminar
- Class Discussion
- Exam
MODULE
Classroom Skills & Rehearsal Techniques
Subtopic
- Classroom Management
- Rehearsal Techniques
- Teaching Strategies
- Performance Studies
Activity
- Lecture/ Seminar
- Class Discussion
- Interview/ Observation
- Project
- Exam
MODULE
Methodology & Pedagogy
Subtopic
- Micro Teaching 1
- Strings Pedagogy
- Brass & WW Pedagogy
- Ensemble Teaching
- Conducting
Activity
- Lecture/ Seminar
- Class Discussion
- Peer Assessment
- Project
- Exam
MODULE
Professional Music Teacher
Subtopic
- Land your first job
- How to write a CV
- Interview/ audition preparation
- Professionalism
- School/ work culture
- Effective communication
- Teacher policy
- Code of conduct
- Pastoral care, child safeguarding
- Etiquette
- Social media prescence (Instagram, Linkedin, Facebook)
- Child Psychology
Activity
Lecture/ Seminar
Class Discussion
Interview/ Observation
Project
Exam
MODULE
Research & Review
Subtopic
- Repertoire Study
- Observation/ Micro Teaching 2
- Conducting 1
- Review
Activity
Lecture/ Seminar
Class Discussion
Project
Exam
MODULE
Internship Preparation