Fundamentals of Conducting: From the Symphony to the Scoring Stage
Fundamentals of Conducting: From the Symphony to the Scoring Stage
Learn the fundamentals of conducting from a professional film and concert conductor with practice focusing on baton technique, cueing, and other aspects. Work with live professional musicians to practice skills learned.
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Learn the fundamentals of conducting taught by a professional film and concert conductor. You will practice all aspects of baton technique, including beat patterns, irregular meters and contrasting articulations/gestures. You will work on cueing, conducting to picture, conducting to a click track and podium presence. You will conduct live professional musicians as well as conduct to recordings. Attendance is strongly encouraged for the first class meeting, during which important foundations are established. Conducting begins at the second meeting and attendance is mandatory.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Discounts cannot be applied to a portion of fees for this course.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
Make up classes will be held on the following dates:- Sunday, April 26 - Rescheduled due to a conflict at Local Union 47. No Meeting Mon, April 27.
- Friday, May 22 - Held as a makeup session prior to Memorial Day. No Meeting Mon, May 25.
- Sunday, May 31 - Rescheduled session due to instructor availability. As a result, there will be no meeting on Mon, June 8 and the last day of class will be Mon, June 1.
Local 47 Musicians Union
Local 47 Musicians Union
Local 47 Musicians Union
Local 47 Musicians Union
Local 47 Musicians Union
Local 47 Musicians Union
Local 47 Musicians Union
Local 47 Musicians Union
Local 47 Musicians Union
Local 47 Musicians Union
Local 47 Musicians Union
This course applies toward the following programs
Film Scoring
Learn the craft and business of creating original music for film, tv and more through hands-on practice.