Conducting (Instrumental Conducting), MM

The degree requires the completion of 30 credit hours, including AM 710 which consists of a full recital (60 minutes of music) or two half—recitals (30 minutes of music on each). A DVD recording of the final recital(s), along with the completed recital grading form(s) and two copies of the printed program(s), must be submitted to the Director of Graduate Studies following completion of the recital(s). The DVD and programs will be placed in the collection of the University library. This must be completed before the degree will be conferred.

A final comprehensive oral examination (AM 799 ) covering the entire program of study is required at the end of the program (after the successful recital or two half-recitals).

The Graduate Music Diagnostic Exams in music theory and music history are required for placement purposes. Depending on the results of these exams, students may be required to take review coursework (MH 508 ; MT 508 ; and/or other remedial coursework). These review classes count as General Music Electives only.

At least 50% of the curriculum must be courses numbered at the 500-level or higher.

Program Requirements (30 credits)

AM 600 - Advanced Conducting Min Units: 2
(taken 4 times, 8 credits total)
AM 710 - Conducting Recital Min Units: 0
AM 799 - Final Comprehensive Exam Min Units: 0
Applied Music (AM courses, 2 credits)
Ensemble (ES courses, taken 4 times, 4 credits)
MH 520 - Research in Music Min Units: 3
Music History Electives (select from courses below; 6 credits)
Music Theory Electives, 3 credits

MH 500 , MH 501 , MH 502 , MH 503 , MH 430 (for band-focuses students)

General Music Electives, 4 credits

Independent studies may only be used to fulfill “General Music Elective” credit requirements and must be approved by the Associate Director for Graduate Music Studies.