Instrumental Conducting Concentration

Program CIP Code

30.50.0901.00

Major Core Requirements

• MUS 5000 - Research in Music 3
• MUS 5820 - Applied Conducting 2 (4 semesters X 2 credits)

• Complete one course from:

• MUS 5060 - Graduate Music Analysis 1 3
• MUS 5070 - Graduate Music Analysis 2 3

• Complete one course from: (Orchestral conductors are required to take 5420/Wind and percussion students are required to take 5550):

• MUS 5420 - Symphonic Literature 3
• MUS 5550 - Music for the Band 3

Concentration Requirements

• MUS 5260 - Instrumental Methods 3
• Large ensemble (s) suitable for primary area (2 semesters x 1 credit hour)

One 3 hour Music History/Ethnomusicology course as recommended by advisor:

• MUS 5330 - Music Before 1750 3
• MUS 5340 - Music from 1750 to 1900 3
• MUS 5350 - Music after 1900 3
• MUS 5460 - Music of Many Cultures 3

• One course from (whichever was not taken in required core):

• MUS 5420 - Symphonic Literature 3
• MUS 5550 - Music for the Band 3

Concentration Guided Electives

Additional courses as prescribed by primary advisor and based on results of audition, entrance exams, or Graduate Assistantship requirements may include but are not limited to:

• Graduate Level theory course(s)
• Graudate level music history course(s)
• Additional large or chamber ensembles suitable for primary area
• Applied lessons in primary performance area
• Additional elective courses

Total Program Hours 32