Music M.M. — Conducting Emphasis

College of Performing and Visual Arts

Degree Requirements — 30-31 Credits

See “Music M.M.”.

Degree Requirements

Required Emphasis Credits — 26 hours

MUS 511	Wind Band Literature and Techniques	2
MUS 512	Symphonic Literature and Techniques	2
MUS 550	Score Reading and Analysis	1
MUS 551	Individual Instruction in Conducting	1
MUS 558	Choral Literature and Techniques	2
MUS 600	Introduction to Musical Scholarship	2
MUS 693	Practicum in Music	1-4
	Individual Instruction in Major Instrument or Voice	4
	Major Performing Organization	2

MUS 551: Take 4 hours

Music History and Theory — 6 hours

Courses will be selected by advisement based upon candidates’ needs identified through advisory examination.

Elective Emphasis Credits — 4-5 hours

MUS 564	Problems in Teaching Voice	2
MUS 580	String Techniques for the Conductor	2
MUS 650	Seminar: Choral Music	2
MUS 653	Vocal Literature and Styles	3
MUS 657	Instrumental Literature and Styles	3
MUS 658	Brass Pedagogy	3
MUS 661	Percussion Pedagogy	2
MUS 662	Woodwind Pedagogy	2
MUS 685	Performance in Opera Theatre	1-12

A recorded public recital and correlative paper are required. The performance will be conducted by the candidate and evaluated by the major advisor and relevant faculty. It is the student's responsibility to file a printed program and audio recording of the performance with the School of Music Office and the Music Library.