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Overview
About this Degree
Led by Dr. Paul Tucker, director of choral studies, and Mariana Farah, associate director of choral activities, the program combines practical and academic studies in both vocal and orchestral disciplines. The choral program makes use of the latest technology to help prepare the graduates to become leaders in the musical world.
The University of Kansas Choral Conducting students are afforded daily experience in training choirs with one of the university′s ten choirs. Select graduate students are given the responsibility to teach their own choir as part of their Graduate Assistantship. These GTA′s are carefully mentored so that there is immediate feedback with regards to their progress. Conductors are also given the opportunity to work with leading conductors from other institutions.
Our choral graduate students have had the opportunity to work such experts as:
- Dr. Jerry McCoy, The University of North Texas
- Dr. Ronald Staheli, Brigham Young University
- Dr. Andre Thomas, Florida State University
- Dr. Kenneth Fulton, Louisiana State University
The Graduate Choral Conducting program at KU gives preference to applicants with significant teaching experience, keyboard skills, excellent communication skills, and a deep desire to learn and excel in the field of conducting.
Since the field of conducting cannot be isolated to one area only, candidates accepted to the graduate program will be expected to excel not only in choral music but in the instrumental arena as well.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Music History
- Musicology and Theory
- Music Theory
- Choral Conducting
- Ensembles
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Music Musicology View 1117 other Masters in Music in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.25
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Scanned copies of official transcripts from ALL post-secondary schools attended
- Email addresses of three (3) references for letters of recommendation
- Repertoire list - Performance applicants
- Scholarly writing sample: Organ, Church Music, Musicology and Music Theory applicants
- PDF files or links to three (3) original scores (and recordings if available) - Composition applicants
- Dvd or weblink showing the applicant conducting in performance and rehearsal - Conducting applicants.
Tuition Fee
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International
27765 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27765 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
27765 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27765 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
10897 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10897 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Lawrence
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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