MM-COND - Master of Music in Conducting
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required PROGRAM | sEMESTER HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
MUSA 511 | Score Reading | 2 |
500 or 600-level electives in MUSA/MUST | (no more than 3 hours of applied music may be included) | 6 |
MUST 565 | 20th Century Music Literature | 3 |
Graduate Music Theory Seminar Course | 3 | |
MUST 614 | Research in Music | 3 |
MUSR 614 | Graduate Recital: Performance | 0 |
MUSR 698 | Graduate Written & Oral Comprehensive Exams | 0 |
In addition to the required program, each student must complete one of the following tracks:
cHORAL TRACK | SEMESTER HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
600-level | Choral Conducting | 9 |
Choose 2 hours from: | 2 | |
MUSA 651 | Winthrop Collegiate Choir | |
MUSA 652 | Winthrop Chorale | |
MUSA 654 | Chamber Singers | |
MUST 506 | Choral Literature | 3 |
MUST 508 | Standard Choral Repertory | 3 |
INSTRUMENTAL TRACK | SEMESTER HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
600-level | Instrumental Conducting | 9 |
Choose 2 hours from: | 2 | |
MUSA 656 | Wind Symphony | |
MUSA 657 | Symphonic Band | |
MUSA 658 | Wind Ensemble | |
MUST 518 | Wind Literature | 3 |
MUST 564 | Romantic Period Music | 3 |
TOTAL | 34 |
At least one-half of the work presented for a graduate music degree must be in course work at the 600 level. Registration for GSTC 600 (Continuing Graduate Studies) may be required. Students should check with their advisor.
Comprehensive Examinations
At least two weeks prior to final examinations, music graduate students must pass written and oral examinations covering all aspects of their graduate program. Students may not attempt the comprehensive examinations more than three times.
Performance Requirements for Graduation
At the culmination of applied study, near the end of the degree program, and at least two weeks prior to final examinations, the student will present a full conducting recital as part of the degree requirements. Students meeting degree performance requirements must be enrolled for applied music study in the semester or term in which the recital is given.