Music Conducting - Master of Music

The program is available only under Plan B (without thesis). A total of 30 credits is required for the degree. The student's program of study must be approved by the student's academic advisor. The student must meet the requirements specified below:
Complete both of the following courses (10 credits):
Seminar in Wind Conducting
The student must conduct a full program in a public band concert, or conduct a series of pieces in two or more public band concerts.
Complete 6 credits in music history at the 400-level or above and two courses in music theory (4 to 6 credits) at the 400-level or above (10 to 12 credits).
Complete 8 to 10 credits of electives.
Participate in music activities during two semesters of enrollment in the program. The activities must be approved by the student's academic advisor and must involve band.
The program is available only under Plan B (without thesis). A total of 30 credits is required for the degree. The student's program of study must be approved by the student's academic advisor. The student must meet the requirements specified below:
Complete all of the following courses (17 credits):
Seminar in Choral Literature
Seminar in Choral Conducting
For MUS 891 Special Topics, students must enroll in the section on Score Study and Interpretation through String Bowing. Students must conduct a full program in a public choral concert, or conduct a series of pieces in two or more public choral concerts.
Complete 6 credits in music history at the 400-level or above and two courses in music theory (4 to 6 credits) at the 400-level or above (10 to 12 credits).
Complete 3 to 5 credits of electives.
Demonstrate proficiency in French, German, Italian, English, and Latin through an assessment administered as part of the audition process. Lack of proficiency in any language must be addressed by enrolling in MUS 845 Secondary or Specialist Emphasis: Voice, which will focus on repertoire in the deficient language(s) and will include a jury for the voice faculty.
Demonstrate proficiency in vocal pedagogy by taking MUS 340 Methods and Literature for Voice. These credits will not count toward those required for the degree. This requirement will be waived if the student’s transcript shows successful completion of a similar course at another institution.
Participate in music activities during two semesters of enrollment in the program. The activities must be approved by the student's academic advisor and must involve chorus.
Orchestral Conducting
The program is available only under Plan B (without thesis). A total of 30 credits is required for the degree. The student's program of study must be approved by the student's academic advisor. The student must meet the requirements specified below:
Complete both of the following courses (10 credits):
Seminar in Orchestral Conducting
The student must conduct a full program in a public orchestral concert, or conduct a series of pieces in two or more public orchestral concerts.
Complete 6 credits in music history at the 400-level or above and two courses in music theory (4 to 6 credits) at the 400-level or above (10 to 12 credits).
Complete 1 to 4 credits in music performance at the 800–900 level.
Complete 4 to 9 credits of electives.
Demonstrate proficiency in French, German, Italian, English, and Latin through an assessment administered as part of the audition process. Lack of proficiency in any language must be addressed by enrolling in MUS 845 Secondary or Specialist Emphasis: Voice, which will focus on repertoire in the deficient language(s) and will include a jury for the voice faculty.
Participate in music activities during two semesters of enrollment in the program. The activities must be approved by the student's academic advisor and must involve orchestra.