St. Cloud State University College of Fine Arts and Humanities Music - Conducting St. Cloud State University School of Graduate Studies 121 Administrative Services Building 720 Fourth Avenue South 238 Performing Arts Center Saint Cloud, MN 56301-4498 US   Phone: 320-308-3223 Fax: 1-320-308-2902   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.M. - Music: Conducting On Campus   The Master of Music program in Conducting is designed to improve the musical knowledge and conducting/teaching skills of conductors by: Engaging them in the study of score preparation, expressive conducting technique, rehearsal techniques, programming, and video-tape analysis; Strengthening their expertise in literature (choral, orchestral, or wind band), history, analytical techniques and pedagogy; Providing them the opportunity to pursue an area of interest in research and/or performance. Student conductors may direct their own performing group or an on-campus ensemble in a supervised performance as the culminating creative project for the degree.     Accreditation Information: National Association of Schools of Music  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Students must have a Bachelor of Arts in Music  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements In addition to submitting an application, application fee, GRE/GMAT scores, and 3 letters of recommendation, international students must also submit scores from a language admission exam and financial documentation stating that the student has $17,000 USD in support of graduate study. Qualifying language admission exams and required scores are as follows: TOEFL: 213 on the computer exam, 550 on the paper exam or 79 on the iBT with no subscore under 17; Michigan Placement Test: 80; IELTS: 6.5  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.75 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement None  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: