Master of Music: Conducting
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this program will:
- Students will be comfortable with basic conducting gestures.
- Students will be able to rehearse an ensemble effectively and will be able to identify ensemble faults in pitch, rhythm, intonation, precision, and balance.
- Students will demonstrate basic levels of musicality and expression in their conducting.
- Students will be able to articulate in written and oral formats the stylistic characteristics of each major musical style period.
- Students will be able to list and define the characteristics of the core repertory for their field of study.
- Students will be able to analyze the historical and analytical components of music in both written and oral formats.
Choral Interest Area
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CONSVTY 5500-5600 | Music History | 3 |
| CONSVTY 5500-5600 | Music Theory | 3 |
| CONSVTY 5593 | Introduction To Research And Bibliography In Music | 3 |
| or CONSVTY 5593N | Introduction to Research and Bibliography in Music | |
| Take 4 semesters of the following: | 0 | |
| CONSVTY 5307A | Canticum Novum | 0 |
| Take 4 semesters of the following: | 4 | |
| Advanced Choral Conducting – Styles and Techniques, Masters Level | ||
| Take 4 semesters of the following: | 8 | |
| Seminar In Choral Literature | ||
| CONSVTY 5597A | Master's Conducting Performance 1 | 4 |
| CONSVTY 5598 | Research Problems | 2 |
| Electives 2 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: 30 (minimum) | ||
| 1 | One public performance is required, as is one rehearsal or lecture demonstration. |
| 2 | Recommended electives for the Choral track include applied voice and vocal pedagogy. |
Orchestral Interest Area
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CONSVTY 5500-5600 | Music History | 3 |
| CONSVTY 5500-5600 | Music Theory | 3 |
| CONSVTY 5593 | Introduction To Research And Bibliography In Music | 3 |
| or CONSVTY 5593N | Introduction to Research and Bibliography in Music | |
| CONS 5583 Advanced Instrumental Conducting (any two from 5583A or 5583B) | 4 | |
| CONSVTY 5582A | Advanced Choral Conducting – Styles and Techniques, Doctoral Level | 2 |
| or CONSVTY 5582B | Advanced Choral Conducting - Style | |
| or CONSVTY 5582C | Advanced Choral Conducting-Rehearsal Techniques | |
| Take 2 semesters of the following: | 4 | |
| Seminar In Orchestral Literature | ||
| Applied Music 1 | 2-6 | |
| CONSVTY 5597A | Master's Conducting Performance 2 | 4 |
| CONSVTY 5598 | Research Problems | 2 |
| Electives | 1-5 | |
| Total Credits: 30 (minimum) | ||
| 1 | Orchestral Applied Requirement: The applicant must enroll in applied music the first term of registration as a full-time, degree-seeking student. Progress will be measured by the following:
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| 2 | One public performance is required, as is one rehearsal or lecture demonstration. |
Wind Interest Area
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CONSVTY 5500-5600 | Music History | 3 |
| CONSVTY 5500-5600 | Music Theory | 3 |
| CONSVTY 5593 | Introduction To Research And Bibliography In Music | 3 |
| or CONSVTY 5593N | Introduction to Research and Bibliography in Music | |
| CONSVTY 5583 Advanced Instrumental Conducting (any two from 5583A or 5583C) | 4 | |
| Take 2 semesters of the following: | 4 | |
| Seminar In Wind/Band Literature | ||
| Applied Music 1 | 2-6 | |
| CONSVTY 5597A | Master's Conducting Performance 2 | 4 |
| CONSVTY 5598 | Research Problems | 2 |
| Electives | 1-5 | |
| Total Credits: 30 (minimum) | ||
| 1 | The Applied Music requirement can be met through any type of instruction focused on the applied study of any instrument or voice. These experiences must be selected in consultation with the major professor. |
| 2 | One public performance is required, as is one rehearsal or lecture demonstration. |