Master of Music in Conducting (Orchestral)

The Orchestral Conducting program at Georgia State University has a multifaceted approach, focusing on three primary objectives. Firstly, it aims to develop and enhance students’ conducting skills. Secondly, the program seeks to broaden students’ musical and administrative knowledge in the context of orchestrating ensembles. Lastly, it prepares students for advanced studies in conducting at the doctoral level.As part of this comprehensive program, students serve as assistant conductors for the esteemed Georgia Philharmonic, providing them with valuable practical experience. Moreover, they have the opportunity to attend rehearsals of renowned ensembles such as the Atlanta Symphony and Atlanta Opera. The Georgia State Orchestral Conducting concentration is designed to nurture active orchestral conductors, fostering their potential as professional conductors.

Transcript(s): Upload unofficial copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. The institution logo and your name must be present on the copies. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance into the program.Official TOEFL/IELT Scores (international applicants only): Institutional code 5251 should be used for reporting TOEFL scores.Personal/Goal Statement: Please provide a statement of your educational and career goals (be as specific as possible).Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Upload within the online Slate application.Writing Sample: Provide a scholarly/research paper on a subject in the field of music of a level of intellectual and critical engagement appropriate to graduate-level work.Letters of recommendation: 2 letters of recommendation are required. Applicants must enter the names and contact information of the 2 recommenders within the application. An electronic recommendation request will be sent to recommenders, and recommendation letters must be submitted via this request. It is strongly advised that letters of recommendation are completed before the application deadline and are written within the last year. Recommendations submitted after this date are not guaranteed to be reviewed.GPA: Students considered for admission into the graduate program generally have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency