Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Arts in Music Degree with an emphasis in Instrumental Conducting

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The Master of Arts in Music Degree with an Emphasis in Instrumental Conducting is designed to attract highly motivated instrumental conductors who desire to further their education and professional careers through intensive study. The program provides masters degree candidates with experiences directly related to careers as instrumental conductors in the fields of music education and professional ensemble performance. Candidates who complete this field of study may resume teaching careers or continue further towards doctoral work at other institutions. Candidates explore a wide variety of instrumental literature. The degree requirements can be completed with a one-year residency and some study in the summer. Residency is required for the full-time student. Graduate Assistantships are available for both full and part-time students.

What is unique about our program is that we limit the number of full-time student candidates to just two per academic year. This is done to insure that each of our candidates receives ample time on the podium to put into practice all that they study and learn. Graduate Students in the Instrumental Conducting program conduct the university's top wind and percussion ensemble and have numerous opportunities to conduct chamber and string ensembles through their course of study. Often, conducting candidates are able to participate in recording projects, tour concerts, special events like our Annual Conducting Symposium and more.

Accreditation:

The Mansfield University Music Department is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Fringe Rural Area

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999