20 Conducting Masters Degree Programs

The Department of Symphonic and Opera Conducting is currently a research and teaching unit of the Faculty of Composition, Conducting, Vocal Performance, Music Theory and Artistic Education. It is composed of conductors who, in addition to their artistic activities appreciated abroad, have been heading numerous Polish artistic institutions. The Department is engaged in conducting artistic and research activities in the field of conducting, as well as organizing courses, conferences and events aimed at promoting and developing the art of conducting.

You will get to lead a trainee orchestra or a choir on a weekly basis, and some of your rehearsals are recorded on video. During the joint feedback sessions, you will be able to exchange thoughts and ideas on your work with your student colleagues and the supervising teachers. Regular collaborations with professional orchestras both in Finland and abroad serve as a bridge between studies and working life. These working methods make our education unique even by international standards. The program in conducting comprises a variety of subjects within music theory and conducting practice. With the help of studies that are tailored to fit your personal goals, you will acquire the skills needed to work in demanding roles in the field of music.

Your passion becomes a profession. Students acquire a strong foundation in conducting technique and knowledge of choral literature. Graduate conductors have unparalleled opportunities to perform and conduct choirs renowned for their musical excellence around the world.

Besides general music theory and music history classes, the training will introduce students to the technique of choral conducting as well as to theoretical and practical issues related to the human voice, voice formation and maintenance, the history of choral music, repertoire, different styles and all the related know-how in all branches of choir music. MA in Choral Conducting and learning it at a high level requires personal skills, artistic sensitivity, having a good ear, knowledge of music and, most of all, the individual’s singing culture and knowledge about chamber music.

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.

The Master’s in Conducting program focuses on developing advanced skills for orchestral, choral, and band conducting. It emphasizes practical experience through conducting rehearsals, performances, an...

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 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 ...