Take your music conducting skills to the next level with our Master of Music degree. Designed for teachers of music ensemble programs, professional church musicians and pre-professionals, our program prepares you for a career in high school or college teaching, conducting positions or doctoral studies.
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Conducting - M.M.
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Master of Music in Conducting – M.M.
鶹Ƶ’s Master of Music in Conducting provides targeted education in conducting studies. Concentrate in Choral, Orchestral and Wind Band conducting. This program offers career benefits for students looking to specialize in conducting.
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Experiential Learning and Mentorship
Work closely with faculty mentors who are active conductors and scholars.
TIME ON THE PODIUM
- Each area accepts a limited number of graduate conducting students, allowing for significant time on the podium in both rehearsal and performance.
- Guided by their faculty mentors, past graduate students have conducted the 鶹Ƶ Orchestra, Kent Chorale, Kent Wind Ensemble, Kent Symphony Band, Community Band, Men's and Women's Choruses, 鶹Ƶ Opera and more.
PRIVATE LESSONS, COURSES AND SEMINARS
- Graduate conducting students also work with their faculty mentors one-on-one to hone in on gesture, score study and preparation, and rehearsal techniques.
- Performance pedagogy and historical practice are also covered.
- A survey of literature appropriate to the student’s concentration is required.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- Culturally rich Northeast Ohio offers young conductors the opportunity to work with the many bands, choirs and orchestras that call the region home.
- Many conducting students choose to participate in additional choral or instrumental ensembles.
- Conducting students may also audition to take applied voice or instrumental lessons.
Program Information for Conducting - M.M.
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Conducting - M.M.
Those who complete the Master of Music in Conducting at 鶹Ƶ can benefit from specialized career opportunities in conducting.