Find your program overview, plans of study, and course descriptions below.
The conducting program provides training for graduate students who intend to become professional conductors, along with courses for graduate and undergraduate students who wish to develop the skills and sensitivities required for many musical disciplines.
NOTE: Curriculum is subject to change. In case of a discrepancy, the MSM Academic Catalog is the authoritative source of requirements. View the Academic Catalog here.
Sample Schedule for Master of Music / Conducting Major (Orchestral)
Total Curriculum Credits: 58-61
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Major Lessons (CS6000)5 cr
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Conductor’s Orchestra (CS2010)3 cr
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Orchestral Music: Baroque/Classical (MH2610)3 cr
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Analysis & Aesthetics (CP2171-2172)3 cr
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Career Essentials Orchestral Musician (ME2600)2 cr
Total Credits for Year 1, Fall:
16 cr
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Major Lessons (CS6000)5 cr
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Conductor’s Orchestra (CS2010)3 cr
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Orchestral Music: Beethoven/Present (MH2620)3 cr
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Analysis & Aesthetics (CP2171-2172)0 cr
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Graduate Electives3 cr
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Jury or Adjudicated Performance0 cr
Total Credits for Year 1, Spring:
14 cr
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Major Lessons (CS6000)5 cr
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Conductor’s Orchestra (CS2010)3 cr
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Score Reading Seminar (CP2181-2182)2 cr
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Orchestration (CP2201-2202)2 cr
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Graduate Electives2 cr
Total Credits for Year 2 ,Fall:
14 cr
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Major Lessons (CS6000)5 cr
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Conductor’s Orchestra (CS2010)3 cr
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Score Reading Seminar (CP2181-2182)2 cr
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Orchestration (CP2201-2202)2 cr
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Graduate Electives2 cr
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Jury or Adjudicated Performance0 cr
Total Credits for Year 2, Spring:
14 cr
