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Master of Music in Conducting

At Central Michigan University

Location

United States

Qualification

Master degree

Fees

USD19116

(2026)

Duration

4 Semester(s)

Next intake

11.01.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

The conducting degree program offers opportunities to develop the skills essential to the art of conducting music ensembles. Students select band, orchestral or choral conducting as an area of expertise. The program includes in-depth study of music literature and history, music analysis, and rehearsal and conducting techniques. Many students in the program have K-12 teaching positions while others have gone on to doctoral study and college teaching.Composition students have many opportunities to present their original pieces, including concerts throughout the semester as well as state and regional conferences. Students have the opportunity to work and do research alongside faculty who have a national and international reputation. Graduate assistantships are offered on a competitive basis.

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Duration: 4 Semester(s)

Fees: USD19116

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Mount Pleasant
Fall (August), 2027	Mount Pleasant
Spring (January), 2028	Mount Pleasant

Entry requirements for Central Michigan University

In addition to university requirements for graduate admission, applicants for the Master of Music degree must meet the following requirements in the School of Music:

Possess a completed undergraduate music degree or other degree with at least 40 semester hours with a grade point average of 3.0 or better in music studies.

Submit three letters of recommendation and a writing example (e.g., term paper from undergraduate studies) to the School of Music.

Complete audition requirements according to degree concentration, as follows, arranged through the School of Music:

Composition applicants must submit a portfolio of their compositions accompanied by a CD or online recording of submitted compositions.
Conducting applicants must submit a DVD or online recording of their conducting.
Music Education applicants must complete an interview with the School of Music Graduate Coordinator.
Performance applicants must audition with the appropriate faculty member or performance area.

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Central Michigan University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.