Music: Conducting (M.A.)
https://cola.unh.edu/music/program/ma/music-conducting
The master of arts in conducting option1 offers the opportunity for in-depth study of either instrumental or choral conducting. The program is intended for those who wish to improve their skills and knowledge for use in the school classroom or to prepare for doctoral programs in conducting.
| 1 | Degree program has plan approval from the National Association of Schools of Music. |
Completion of the program requires a conducting recital and/or significant performances with one of the major university ensembles. A comprehensive oral examination will include discussion of the recital music, appropriate score identification, and questions focused on music history, theory, or education, to be determined in consultation with the members of the candidate's oral examination committee.
All of the Master of Arts in Music options require 30 credit hours as well as a final project for completion of the degree.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| MUSI 831 | Advanced Instrumental Conducting (3 semesters) | 6 |
| MUED 983 | Instrumental Literature and Its Performance | 3 |
| MUSI 991 | Research Seminar (conducting recital) | 3 |
| Supportive Courses in Music | ||
| MUSI 955 | Introduction to Bibliography | 3 |
| MUSI 994 | Theory Seminar | 3 |
| MUSI 959 | Musicology Seminar | 3 |
| Electives 1 | 9 | |
| Select nine credits from the following: | ||
Techniques and Methods Courses | ||
| Techniques and Methods in Choral Music | ||
| Techniques and Methods in String Instruments | ||
| Techniques and Methods in Woodwind Instruments | ||
| Techniques and Methods in Brass Instruments | ||
| Techniques and Methods in Percussion Instruments | ||
| Marching Band Methods | ||
| Instrumental Music Methods | ||
| Special Studies 2 | ||
Applied Lessons Courses | ||
| Graduate Piano | ||
| Graduate Voice | ||
| Graduate Cello | ||
| Graduate Classical Guitar | ||
| Graduate Clarinet | ||
| Graduate Saxophone | ||
| Graduate Bassoon | ||
| Graduate French Horn | ||
| Graduate Trumpet | ||
| Graduate Tuba | ||
| Graduate Percussion | ||
| Other | ||
| Musicology Seminar 3 | ||
| Independent Study in the History and Theory of Music | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| 1 | Normally, electives will be chosen only from offerings within the Department of Music. Students wishing to enroll in electives outside the department are permitted to do so in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator for the Department of Music. |
| 2 | MUSI 895 (Special Studies) may be used to enroll in large and studio ensembles for a total of 6 credits. |
| 3 | MUSI 959 (Musicology Seminar) can be repeated for credit. |
Concentration and Supportive Courses are required; other electives are possible with the approval of the department.