Overview

Not only are advanced technical problems dissected and discussed, but emphasis is placed on rehearsal technique and the relationship between technique and rehearsing.

A feature of the conducting program is regular tutorial sessions, given in conjunction with a significant amount of contact hours with the School’s ensembles. In addition, a diploma in sacred music may be combined with a degree in choral conducting.

Key facts

Entrance to the Conducting (Choral or Orchestral, or Wind) program of University of Rochester is based on a pre-screening videotape and a rehearsal segment with one of Eastman’s orchestras as well as test placements in theory and ear training. The program, while stressing rehearsal, guarantees several performance possibilities with an Eastman ensemble.

Although there is no undergraduate major in conducting, undergraduates may elect courses such as basic, intermediate, and advanced instrumental and choral conducting; wind ensemble repertory; choral repertory; and contemporary music performance practices. (Some courses require special approval for undergraduates.) Music education majors and organ performance majors are required to take conducting courses as part of their curriculum. Opportunities for self-initiated performances abound at Eastman. Future conductors are particularly apt to take advantage of these.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conducting

Conducting: Instrumental

Conducting: Choral

Contemporary Repertoire

Rehearsal Techniques

Orchestral Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Application and Application Fee

Audition

Personal statement and résumé (uploaded online within the application)

Recommendations (3)

Transcripts (must represent all collegiate study)

Music Education Essay: required of Music Education applicants(different from personal statement)

Interview

Pre-screening recording

Tuition Fees

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64500 USD / year

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64500 USD / year

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In-State

64500 USD / year

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Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

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