1. Active learning on the road
Student Learning Away from DSU Campus

2. What is conducting?
A craft focused on expressive gestures to convey nonverbal meaning
Communication
An art that involves interpreting music
“Musical Interpretation is an equal blend of intellect and intuition” – Pablo Casals
A responsibility to lead others to understand music
Pre-planned
Spontaneous

3. What do I teach? Course Learning Outcomes
Investigate and demonstrate nonverbal communication of the aural image through expressive conducting gestures.
Develop a thorough understanding of aural image.
Develop a thorough understanding of the score.
Assess rehearsals and performances of self and others.
Understand rehearsal methods and techniques.

4. Mini Lesson Basic Patterns:
1 – Sleeping Beauty Waltz -
2 – 76 Trombones - (15)
3 – Amazing Grace - (19)
4 – Battle Hymn of the Republic - (27)

5. The University of Northern Colorado Conducting Symposium 2019
Reasons for symposium attendance
Familiarity
Gain hands-on, personal experience
Learn from experts in the field
Network with other directors
Meet professors and see another campus
Experience a new place
(educational, cultural, interpersonal, fun)

6. Thanks to DSUSA for their help with funding
To Colorado
Thanks to DSUSA for their help with funding
Students responsible for registration fees
Learning All Day!

7. Interpretation In Workshops Literature Score Study
Using dsu skills
In Workshops
Literature
Score Study
In Conducting Sessions
Motions
Independence
Interpretation

8. Unique Learning Opportunities
Structured vs Unstructured
Variety of New Opportunities

9. Enhanced knowledge Special Learning Opportunities
Direct, Personal Instruction
Sessions
Score study and basics
Personal instruction from experts
Social and Observational
Personal connections with peers/pro’s
Observe and learn from watching others

10. Classroom vs Wider World Classroom
Removal from the Norm
Classroom vs Wider World Classroom

12. Conversations at meals, planes, cars
Concentrated Time
Conversations at meals, planes, cars

13. People to Connect Experts and colleagues Bond with each other
Pix of students with clinicians, hosts

14. Everywhere a Learning Opportunity

15. Insights from our DSU Student Participants
Student Perspectives
Insights from our DSU Student Participants

16. conclusions All departments can travel for educational benefit
Learning experiences are abundant and come in a wide variety
Concentrated time makes for excellent learning
DSU students are learning skills that will benefit them
Skills can be enhanced in many places
Changing venue focuses students on learning

17. Contact Dr. Bryant Smith Director of Bands Dixie State University
Eccles #111
Ext. 7997