Although this degree is intended for students
wishing to concentrate in specialized areas of conducting, it is designed
with the flexibility to cover a broader range of interests.
- Departmental history and theory examinations.
- Demonstration of performance ability comparable to undergraduate jury requirement.
- Conducting ensemble of special interest with three conducting faculty in attendance.
- Interview with conductor of special interest to determine musical skills not tested in the examinations listed above.
| Courses |
Credit
Hours |
|
Advanced Conducting (MUS 635) |
8 |
|
Literature in specialized area (MUS 600) |
4 |
|
Score reading (MUS 600) |
2 |
|
Ensemble |
4 |
|
Music History |
4 |
|
Music Theory |
4 |
|
Music Electives |
8 |
Recitals (two, 30-45 min.)
(Written document required with each performance.) (MUS 600) |
2 |
|
TOTAL |
36 |
No requirement except Choral
Conducting students: one foreign language (usually French, German or
Italian.)
Diction exam in all three languages for Choral Conducting students.
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