35 Conducting Degree Programs

The Master of Music in Conducting program is designed for students who want to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of conducting techniques. It emphasizes developing technical proficien...

The Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting program is designed to help students develop strong conducting skills, deepen their understanding of instrumental music repertoire, and gain practical ex...

The Master's in Conducting program is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in both instrumental and choral conducting practices. The curriculum emphasizes developing podium presenc...

The Master in Conducting program provides students with a comprehensive training in both choral and instrumental conducting. The curriculum focuses on developing strong gestures, interpretation skills...

The Master of Music in Choral Conducting is designed for singers and conductors who want to deepen their skills in leading choral groups. The program focuses on developing advanced conducting techniqu...

Conservatories and Universities around the world notoriously offer their conducting candidates a limited conducting curriculum, sometimes including intermittent rehearsals with their student orchestras. We take an entirely different approach. We've teamed up with the Vratsa Symphony Orchestra and are providing all of our conducting candidates 30 minutes of podium time with a professional orchestra every week. Plus, we've created the most comprehensive MFA degree program for the modern conductor offered by any University in the world.

The exclusive nature of SFCM’s conducting program guarantees students the guidance and opportunities required to become a successful and well-rounded conductor. Private instruction, rehearsals, and performance, in conjunction with the Conservatory Orchestra and other Conservatory ensembles, constitute the core of the program. SFCM conducting students also have access to plentiful work experience opportunities around the Bay Area creating a holistic and unique educational experience for aspiring conductors.

The Master of Music program in Conducting offers a comprehensive pathway for students to develop their skills in conducting and leadership within musical ensembles. The curriculum focuses on building ...

The Master's in Music with a Conducting Concentration (MMu) is designed to prepare students for advanced careers in orchestral, choral, and instrumental conducting. The program emphasizes developing c...

The Master's in Conducting Performance program offers comprehensive training for aspiring conductors, focusing on developing advanced skills in conducting orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles. The ...

The Master's program in Music Conducting prepares students to develop strong conducting skills along with a deep understanding of music theory, repertoire, and performance practices. The curriculum ty...

The PhD program in Music Conducting is designed to prepare students for advanced research, leadership, and teaching roles in the field of music. It combines rigorous coursework, practical conducting e...

The Master of Music in Conducting program is designed to develop advanced skills in orchestral and choral conducting, emphasizing both practical leadership and theoretical understanding of music inter...

The PhD in Music with a Conducting Concentration is a doctoral program designed to develop advanced skills in conducting, complemented by comprehensive musical and scholarly training. The program emph...

Students pursuing Masters work in Instrumental Conducting will study advanced conducting techniques and repertoire, and will get hands-on experience conducting rehearsals and performances with a variety of ensembles in the school of music. Courses in Wind Literature, Rehearsal Techniques, & Score Study are combined with advanced training in verbal, non-verbal, and gestural skills. For more information contact William Hochkeppel at hochkeppel@louisiana.edu.