[musictlk] conducting and lyric diction

[Linda Mentink]

Hi Julie,

Well, I was in college a long, long time ago. I never took a course 
called Lyric Diction, but I took classes in Italian, French, German 
and English diction. I did most of the work orally, thus not having 
to deal with IPA symbols, though I knew them in Braille. I pronounced 
the assignments to the teachers at a different time, not in front of the class.

Regarding conducting, I took two semesters, and didn't get an A 
either semester. I didn't have to observe anyone, as this was 
impossible. I had a classmate work with me outside of class to help 
me know where cuts and cues were, and to help me with other things 
needed. I found that using a baton helped my beat patterns look 
smooth. Hope this helps.

Blessings,

Linda

At 10:17 PM 11/7/2010, you wrote:
>Hi everyone.
>
>I'm a sophomore in college, and I am planning ahead.  I have been
>asked recently by teachers to come up with a solution for taking
>conducting and lyric diction.  For those of you who have taken lyric
>diction, how have you dealt with the IPA?  I think that the lyric
>diction class tought at my university is mostly IPA and diagrams.
>Also, conducting is another thing that worries me.  Should I try to
>get an independent study?  I have tried in other classes, and I do not
>catch on to the motions easily.  I have some sight, but it was never
>enough to observe a conductor.  That is another important part of the
>class.  They have to observe a conductor and report on their
>observations.  I can't even think of an alternative for this.  I don't
>want to just try and get out of the class because I think it could be
>useful to me if it is tought correctly.  Any ideas?  Suggestions?
>Thank you.
>
>--
>Julie McG
>  Lindbergh High School class of 2009, participating member in Opera
>Theater's Artist in Training Program, and proud graduate of Guiding
>Eyes for the Blind
>
>"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
>everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal
>life."
>John 3:16
>
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