Master of Music - Wind Conducting

The School of Music offers the Master of Music (MM) in composition (arranging emphasis option), conducting (wind & choral), musicology, performance, and theory.The School of Music is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, and all of its programs and policies are in accordance with NASM requirements. The School offers the Doctor of Musical Arts degree (DMA) with concentrations in composition, performance, choral conducting, and wind conducting. Secondary concentrations may be earned in conjunction with any of the DMA concentrations. Descriptions of these curricula may be found in the Graduate Handbook of the School of Music. The Master of Music (MM) degree is offered with concentrations in performance, composition, musicology, theory, choral conducting, wind conducting, and church music. Program outlines are available from the School upon request.

The Bachelor of Music degree in the chosen field of study from The University of Alabama or the equivalent from another accredited institution.In special cases, a student holding the bachelor's degree but without a formal major in the chosen field may be admitted by examination.Letters of Recommendation - Three letters of recommendation.Portfolio is necessary in musicology, theory, composition, and arranging.Audition is required for performance and conducting majors (sometimes replaced by an audition tape).An audition or submission of portfolio is required which is heard/reviewed by the School of MusicAn examination in musicianship and music theory is needed at the time of audition. A Diagnostic exam is required for those who apply for assistantships in theory. Also, diagnostic examinations in music theory and music history are required at the beginning of the first semester of study.The minimum score(s) to be considered for regular admission:TOEFL: 79, IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL PBT – 550The minimum GPA to be considered: 3 (for regular admission).