Instrumental Conducting
and Arranging

MUS 364
Department of Music
California State University, Northridge
Dr. Lawrence Stoffel

Contacting the professor:
E-mail: stoffel@csun.edu
Spring 2008
Tu/Th, 9:00–10:40 AM
NH 107
Password-protected course materials:

New materials added March 25th


Course Description

Development of basic to advanced conducting skills with instrumental focus. For preparation of the conductor and the public school music teacher. Topics included: baton, rehearsal, and score study techniques, error detection and resultant strategies. Also, principles of arranging for middle- and high-school level ensembles, with practical application. This course focuses upon: (1) development of baton technique and non-verbal communication, and (2) score study and interpretation.

The course syllabus is availble on-line.


Downloadable Materials & Links

Music Materials


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