Musical Directing E-Brochure

INTRODUCTION:

The ReHearsal House Musical Directing Program is a full-spectrum Artistic & Musical Leadership training system, designed for individuals who desire to direct sound, lead voices, structure ensembles, and guide complete musical experiences with intelligence, authority, and excellence.

A Musical Director is not merely a conductor.

A Musical Director is:

A vocal architect

A rehearsal strategist

A harmony developer

A sound interpreter

A leader of musicians

A bridge between artist, audience, and production

This program trains you to lead bands, choirs, worship teams, orchestras, studio sessions and live performances — confidently and professionally.

THE RH MUSICAL DIRECTING TRIAD

Every student develops mastery in three integrated pillars:

1. Musical Directing & Conducting

2. Vocal Science & Leadership

3. Instrumental Proficiency & Artistic Control

You graduate not only knowing music — but knowing how to lead it.

PROGRAM TRACK OPTIONS

2-Year House-University Program

Covers Skill Levels 1–6.

Focus:

Core directing principles

Vocal classification & harmony development

Rehearsal structuring

Ensemble leadership

Foundational orchestration

Live performance direction

Ideal for:

Worship leaders

School music directors

Choir directors

Band leaders

Performance coordinators

3-Year House-University Program

Covers Skill Levels 1–9.

Includes everything in the 2-Year Track PLUS:

Advanced scoring & orchestration

Film & broadcast music supervision

Executive directing

Studio & large-scale production leadership

Professional branding & portfolio development

Capstone concert & industry showcase

Designed for:

Professional Musical Directors

Touring Directors

Film & Media Music Supervisors

Large-scale production leaders

SKILL LEVEL STRUCTURE:

LEVEL 1 – FOUNDATIONS OF MUSICAL DIRECTING.

Preliminary Course: 3 Weeks.

Core Courses:

MDR 100 – Introduction to Musical Directing.

 Overview of the Musical Directing spectrum— Voice types and functionalities; families of Musical Instruments in the context of Musical Directing— for Instance, a Vocal Director, needs to clearly understand the range of each voices of the Treble range: F3 - C6 on the Average; and under what musical context each voice type is most effective! 

VOC 100: Introduction to Vocals

An Introductory Course on Vocals and Professional Singing: Basics of Voice (Singing) mechanics— Proper in-Air and out-Air techniques, The singers Breathing Cycle; Open Throat/Diaphragmatic Singing/vocal posture, Preliminary Air-Control Technique— Introduction to breath markings; Open Throat Vocal Therapy Sessions; Breath Control Clinic Session; The halt Support— a first step to Support Technique. 

Mandatory Courses

-MUS 100 – Introduction to Applied Music

  Builds awareness of musical structure— the Language of music, sound elements— including pitch and duration; a Foundational awareness of time in music and the scale of nature— with an introduction to their creative use in production.

-SOL 100 – Introduction to Solfege 

  An Introduction to Ear Training, begining with Note distinction and progressing on to Establishing pitch recognition; this Course is the foundation for interval training, key mastery, chords and chord progressions identification by Ear— the genesis of ear development — foundational for critical listening and technical balancing.

-NMC 100 – Note Matching Clinic  

  A Contemporary of SOL 100, Focusing on Sol-fa Singing and Note Matching Drills; An Introduction to Key Mastery Course in subsequent Level 3.

Elective (Instrumental Orientation) – Choose One

To enhance musicianship and sound context.

-PNO 100– Piano Keys Anatomy.

 An Introduction to Piano Keyboard Course, developing keen Awareness of the Anatomy and nomenclature of Piano Keys; the placement of Musical notes (pitch on the Piano) beginning with C4 as Middle C; and the respective pitch notations on the Piano and the Music Stave.

-GTR 100– Guitar Fretboard Anatomy 

An Introduction To the Musical Keys on the Guitar Fretboard; An Intense three weeks of Memorisation and Mastering every note on the Guitar Fret board!

-DRM 100– Introduction to Drummers Essentials— Kits, Stave And Strokes.

 From the Use And relevance of the Drum Pads, Drums sticks, Drum brushes to the single line neutral stave for non-pitched percussions to the five line neutral drum stave to the preliminary strokes up to paradiddles; This Course Introduces the Drum Student to the Essentials for Drum Music.

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Optional Lab or Workshop (non-graded):

  

SYN 100: Introduction to Synth Pads and Keys. 

     For students interested in digital sound exploration—early intro to synths and MIDI control.

PRF 100: Stage Presence & Performance Practice.

 Basic for eventual Recitals.

COM 100: Foundations of Composition.

  The Compositional pathway, Understanding the meaning and differences between Melody, Rhythm and Harmony, understanding Muse and Inspiration: The Nature of Creative Composition— what is Man?

Notes:

- These weeks serve as onboarding, skill leveling, and introducing studio Musicianship etiquette.

- Studio observation hours or guided demonstrations could is incorporated for onsite students.

- Weekly listening labs could enhance awareness of sound textures, musical and production styles.

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Instrument Major Begins (One of Piano, Guitar, Drums, etc.)

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