Overview

Learn how to conduct rehearsals and train your ear to identify simultaneous musical events in ensembles. Through the coursework of this Instrumental Conducting Wind Band from Temple University, you will

learn effective and thorough score study and preparation,
develop advanced physical conducting technique, and

train to lead efficient rehearsals and sectionals, culminating in performance.

Career

Students are trained to listen to the many events occurring simultaneously in ensembles; to learn how to conduct rehearsals; to appreciate how text can affect musical performance; to distinguish between the many different kinds of ensemble participation depending on the media; and to develop their pianistic skills in order to meet the demands of advanced chamber and accompanied works.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Choral Conducting Seminar

Private Lessons: Instrumental Conducting Major

Instrumental Conducting Seminar: Score Analysis, Programming & Interpretation of Wind Ensemble Lit

Seminar in Theoretical Analysis

Seminar in Stylistic Analysis

Studies in Performance Practice

Research in Music

Advanced Orchestral Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 293 other Masters in Musicology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of Reference: 3

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline

Statement of Goals: In a maximum of 1,500 words, describe your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.

Standardized Test Scores

Prescreening Video: For the prescreening video, the applicant's face and torso must face the camera and include 15 to 20 minutes of rehearsal and 5 to 10 minutes of performance.

Written Analysis: Each applicant must upload a written score analysis of one of the following selections: Theme and Variations, Op. 43a by Arnold Schoenberg; Lincolnshire Posy by Percy Grainger; or Chester Overture for Band by William Schuman.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52864 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52864 USD / year

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In-State

39648 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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