St. Cloud State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.M. - Music: Conducting

Format: Campus

Program Description:

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:

National Association of Schools of Music

# of Credits Required:

34

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

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

289.00 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999