DAS Wind Orchestra Conducting

In the Diploma of Advanced Studies in Wind Orchestra Conducting, you will develop your conducting technique to interpret complex scores, specifically promote professional and amateur ensembles, and inspire your audience with a suitable programme selection.

With a DAS in wind orchestra conducting, you will be able to conduct wind orchestras and wind ensembles at various levels (amateur, semi-professional and professional ensembles).

In this continuing education course, you will specifically deepen your skills in the following areas:

• Score study and musical analysis
• Conducting technique and expressive interpretation
• Planning and designing of rehearsals and concert programmes

Target audience – Who is the DAS Wind Orchestra Conducting course aimed at?

This continuing education course is aimed at trained conductors and qualified musicians who wish to acquire in-depth knowledge of wind orchestra conducting and ensemble leadership.

The DAS Wind Orchestra Conducting diploma course spans four semesters and consists of two consecutive CAS modules.

The certificates (CAS) are awarded upon successful completion of the course. The diploma (DAS) is awarded upon completion of the CAS Wind Orchestra Conducting Basic and Advanced continuing education courses and successful completion of a final examination.

• Certificate of Advanced Studies FHNW in Wind Orchestra Conducting – Basic
• Certificate of Advanced Studies FHNW in Wind Orchestra Conducting – Advanced
• Diploma of Advanced Studies FHNW in Wind Orchestra Conducting

The DAS focuses on the following topics:

• Conducting technique
• rehearsing and planning of the rehearsal
• score study
• analysis
• practical conducting work
• chamber music
• instrumentation
• literature studies

On demand: You can also attend additional classes from the specialised Master's programme in wind orchestra conducting and selected elective courses, thereby deepening your knowledge in specific areas.

The CAS/DAS-programmes at the Basel University of Music are based on modules.

The legally binding structure provides an initial guide to the content and weighting of the subjects on the continuing education. Several modules correspond to those in the degree programme. For self-study, you should plan on spending about 250 hours per CAS.
The detailed content and modalities of the individual subjects can be found in the module descriptions.
The continuing education regulations form the legal framework.

Remark: The CAS Wind Orchestra Conducting Basics module can also be taken without further study towards the DAS.

Admission criteria

• Master's degree in an artistic music programme (or equivalent, verifiable skills)
• Written statement explaining the reasons for choosing the CAS/DAS (motivational letter)
• Successful entrance exam
• Available study places

Entrance exam