Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting
Degree Requirements
| Major Area | |
|---|---|
| CNDI 501, 502: Applied Conducting and Seminar | 12 |
| Choose from among the following: | 2 |
| MLT 510: Orchestral Literature | 2 |
| MLT 510: Wind Literature | 2 |
| PERF 585: Graduate Recital (1 required) | 0 |
| The student must also enroll in the appropriate major ensemble each semester of residence, with or without credit. | |
| Other Studies in Music | |
| MHS 520: Research and Bibliography | 2 |
| Choose from among the following (one music history course and one theory course): | 6 |
| MHS 590: Seminar in Music History (topics vary by semester) | 3 |
| MHS 595: Special Topics in Music History | 3 |
| MTH 567: Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Art Music | 3 |
| MTH 566: Advanced Orchestration | 3 |
| MTH 458: Counterpoint | 3 |
| MTH 463: Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MTH 475: Synthesizer/Computer Applications | 3 |
| MTH 595: Special Topics in Music Theory | 3 |
| Humanities | |
| MHUM 501-502: Seminar: Music, Worship and Culture in Christian Perspective | 4 |
| Electives | |
| Music courses numbered 500* or above. No more than 2 credit hours of ensemble may count as music elective hours toward the degree. | 6-8 |
| TOTAL: | 32 |
| *A limited number of music courses numbered 400 or above may also be taken as electives, with the approval of the graduate advisor | |
Final Project
The student shall prepare and publicly conduct one full concert (or equivalent in separate public appearances) with the appropriate ensemble. The candidate must also submit concert program notes that demonstrate appropriate understanding of the repertoire conducted. Finally, candidates will compile an appropriate website and digital portfolio of materials to assist in the next step of their careers, whether that be a job in higher education, public school teaching, church ministry or a doctoral conducting program.
