Master of Music in Conducting

This advanced degree program offers students a chance to learn the art of conducting from top faculty while also diving deep into the history and technical structure of a wide variety of musical genres.Students who earn a Master of Music in Conducting will choose from one of three interest areas. They will become comfortable with basic conducting gestures and learn to rehearse an ensemble effectively, identifying faults in pitch, rhythm, intonation, precision and balance. Students will also dive into the historical and analytical components of music in the oral and written formats.Students will also enjoy the benefits of learning in an integrated arts environment that includes frequent collaboration between ensembles and studentsfaculty in composition, ballet and modern dance, acting, sound design, lighting design, and digital and immersive media.

Official transcripts.

Names and locations of previous college(s) and dates you attended.

Citizenship, residency and visa information (if applicable).

Artistic resume or CV: Please list all relevant music experience such as ensembles, schools, teachers, performances and awards.

Two references: List the names and contact information of your references, and the application system will send an email to them requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters of recommendation must be received by Feb. 1.

Please submit a conducting video with your application and follow the application procedures for Choral (PDF), Orchestral (PDF), and Wind (PDF) Conducting programs. Live auditions for all three conducting DMA programs are by invitation only. Please select “independently scheduled audition” within the application. The faculty will be in touch about live audition invitations early in the spring semester.

Review audition repertoire requirements for your desired concentration area.

Transcripts and test scores