Overview
Acquire a strong foundation in conducting technique and knowledge of choral literature, and have unparalleled opportunities to perform and to conduct choirs renowned for their musical excellence.
Opportunities:
- Each student serves as graduate assistant to one of Westminster’s choirs, and conducts a full graduate recital with that ensemble, in repertoire agreed upon with the faculty conductor of the ensemble.
- Many candidates in the Master of Music in Choral Conducting at Rider University choose graduate voice pedagogy courses with internationally known voice pedagogues to enhance their vocal knowledge in working with their ensembles.
- Singing with leading orchestras and conductors as a member of the Westminster Symphonic Choir offers unparalleled opportunities to experience performing at the highest professional level.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Choral Conducting
- Conducting Primary
- Choral Literature
- Conducting Performance
- Master Singers
- Conducting Forum
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Applications must be received at least three weeks in advance of the requested audition date.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Music Musicology View 1065 other Masters in Music in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the online application
- Pay the application fee
- Complete an audition or interview
- Submit a repertoire list
- Submit two reference letters
- Submit a personal statement
- Submit a current resume
- Submit official transcripts
- Submit official notification of GMAT or GRE scores
Tuition Fee
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International
36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36000 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36000 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Princeton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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