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Azusa Pacific University
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Conducting, MM
- Azusa, USA
- San Diego, USA
MA
Full time
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
Study near Los Angeles, one of the music capitals of the world, home to iconic music venues, renowned ensembles, plus famous film and recording studios. Graduates have gone on to prestigious doctoral programs, become assistant and cover conductors of major orchestras, and are often hired to lead school ensembles.


San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Master of Music in conducting
- San Francisco, USA
MA
Distance Learning
English
Any music school can make you a better player. Our interconnected courses are built to transform you intellectually, artistically, professionally, and individually. You’ll understand the roots of your music, freeing you to take it somewhere new. You’ll see how your training broadens your options, rather than narrowing them. You'll find your voice. And you'll enter the world with the same confidence you bring to the stage.
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Studying conducting at the Master’s level in the USA invites you into a world of musical leadership and artistry. This field emphasizes building your skills in orchestral conducting, choral direction, and ensemble performance, allowing you to shape the music of tomorrow.
Through specialized courses, you'll explore techniques in score preparation, conducting gesture, and ensemble collaboration. You'll also gain experience in interpreting diverse musical styles and genres. The environment encourages independence and creativity as you develop your own conducting style and learn effective rehearsal strategies.
Many students pursue additional opportunities such as conducting workshops, internships with local orchestras, and collaboration with fellow musicians. Graduates often find careers as conductors for orchestras, choirs, or musical theater, while others may choose to teach music or engage in music administration. The Master’s programs in the USA equip students with skills that are valued in the global music industry.