Conducting, MM
- Azusa, USA
- San Diego, USA
MA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 685 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 685 USD ; cost per unit | 24,660 USD ; base cost
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Key Summary
Program at a Glance
The School of the Arts nurtures students’ faith and talents to develop and excel as world-class music professionals.
Program Information
- Program Units: 36
- Location: Azusa (Main Campus)
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Conduct seminars each semester covering topics such as rehearsal techniques, performance practice, literature, career advancement, and more.
- Participate in varied and frequent conducting experiences from small to large ensembles.
- Enjoy collaborations between choral and instrumental faculty.
- As a choral conductor, regularly assist one of the APU choirs.
- As in instrumental conductor, frequently conduct the Symphony Orchestra or Wind Ensemble, plus receive training in conducting to click track and conducting opera recitatives.
- Integrate your faith and musicianship.
Program Details
The Master of Music in Conducting prepares you for professional careers in the specialized and competitive field of conducting.
Requirements
Core Courses
- Introduction to Graduate Research Methods
- Advanced Analysis of Form and Style
- Seminar in Musicology: The Renaissance or Seminar in Musicology: The Baroque
- Seminar in Musicology: The Nineteenth Century or Seminar in Musicology: The Twentieth Century
Major Area
Instrumental Emphasis
- Advanced Orchestration
- Conducting I (Choral)
- Seminar A: Instrumental Conducting
- Seminar B: Instrumental Conducting Literature
- Seminar C: Instrumental Performance Practice and Rehearsal Techniques
- Seminar D: Professional and Current Issues in Instrumental Conducting
- Applied Conducting
Choral Emphasis
- Advanced Choral Arranging
- Conducting II (Instrumental)
- Seminar A: Choral Conducting
- Seminar B: Choral Conducting Literature
- Seminar C: Choral Performance Practice and Rehearsal Techniques
- Seminar D: Professional and Current Issues in Choral Conducting
- Advanced Vocal Pedagogy
- Applied Conducting
Ensemble
- Ensemble
Graduate Recital
Total Units 36
Postsecondary Teachers
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary - Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Music Directors and Composers
Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.