Graduate students attend classes on campus in late June and July; some courses are available online in May or asynchronously during the summer. For more information, contact Dr. Alicia W. Walker.
Application
Application information can be found here.
Pre-screening
Pre-screening materials are due by December 1.
Pre-screening video: at least 20 minutes of footage which includes conducting in both rehearsal and performance. The camera should be placed facing the conductor. Selected applicants will be invited to an on-campus audition and interview in early February.
Notification of invitation will be sent by January 10.
The following is a sample course plan for the Summer MM. Specific course offerings will vary, depending on the year of enrollment. The Music Diagnostic Exam also has bearing on the courses required.
Summer MM in Conducting Template
Term | Credit Hours | ||
Summer One | |||
MUSC 711 | Conducting | June | 3 |
MUSC 526 | Theory (asynchronous) | June | 3 (or Maymester course) |
MUED 756 | Choral Methods | July | 3 |
MUED 734 | Ensemble | July | 1 |
MUSC 707 | Music Bibliography | July | 2 |
Summer Two | |||
MUSC 711 | Conducting | June | 3 |
MUSC 726 | Theory | June | 3 |
MUED 793 | Choral Literature | July | 3 |
MUSC 542 | History (asynchronous) | July | 3 |
Summer Three | |||
MUSC 711 | Conducting | June | 3 |
MUSC 744 | History (asynchronous) | July | 3 |
MUSC 734 | Ensemble | July | 1 |
MUSC 796 | Solo Recital | TBD | 1 |
32 hours |