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
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 1139 other Masters in Music in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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 Fee

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International

24240 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1515 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

24240 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1515 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

18208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1138 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 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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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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