Choral Conducting Concentration

The master of music program in choral conducting offers intensive coursework focused on choral directing in school or performance settings.

Program CIP Code

30.50.0901.00

Major Core Requirements

MUS 5000 - Research in Music 3
MUS 5390 - Choral Literature 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

Total Hours 17

Concentration Requirements

MUS 5010 - Directed Studies in Music 3
MUS 5380 - Choral Methods 3
One 3 hours 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
Large ensemble(s) suitable for primary area (2 one credit courses)

Total Hours 11

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 is not limited to: Graduate level theory course(s) Graduate level music history course(s) Individual Voice Instruction One or More Diction Classes Graduate Vocal Pedagogy course (MUS 5270) Applied lessons in primary performance area