Conducting Graduate Programs

Choral  |  Orchestral  |  Wind 

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Master of Music in Conducting with a Choral Emphasis

The choral conducting program emphasizes podium time, supported by the study of conducting, rehearsal technique, choral literature, score study, vocal pedagogy, and diction, along with music history and performance practice.

45
Graduate-Level Credits
6
Practicum credits
3
terms of Performance Studies

Graduates pursuing a MMus in Conducting with an Choral Emphasis will take courses which focus in the following areas: 

OBF Chamber Choir
Music in the Renaissance
Music in the Baroque Era
Music in the Classical Period
Collegium Musicum
Pedagogy and Practicum
Aural Skills
Performance Studies
 
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Master of Music in Conducting with a Orchestral Emphasis 

The orchestral conducting program emphasizes real-world conducting experience with a variety of orchestras. Students conduct both the Campus Orchestra and the University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra weekly. Select students have the opportunity to conduct the Eugene Symphony in rehearsal, as well as the Oregon Mozart Players and Eugene Opera in performance. Study topics include gesture and technique, score study, interpretation, and repertoire. 

51
Graduate-Level Credits
3
terms of Performance Studies
3
terms of ensembles

Graduates pursuing a MMus in Conducting with an Orchestral Emphasis will take courses which focus in the following areas: 

Repertoire and Analysis
Performance Studies
Instrumental Conducting Laboratory
Music in the Classical Period
Music in the Romantic Era
Music in the 20th Century
Aural Skills
Music History
 
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Master of Music in Conducting with a Wind Emphasis 

The wind conducting program features the study of wind literature, conducting, rehearsal technique, program operations, score study, and time on the podium. 

In all three programs, a small cohort of graduate students work together in an engaging, challenging, and supportive environment. Over the past 10 years, all our graduates have either found music-related employment or progressed to prominent doctoral programs. 

45
Graduate-Level Credits
3
terms of Performance Studies
3
terms of wind ensembles

Graduates pursuing a MMus in Conducting with a Wind Emphasis will take courses which focus in the following areas: 

Bibliography in Instrumental Conducting
Band Materials
Wind Repertoire
Music in the Middle Ages
Music in the Romantic Era
Wind Ensemble
Aural Skills
Music History
 

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