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
- Apply before
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Music Music History View 1037 other Masters in Music in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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.
- Resume
Tuition Fee
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International
23328 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1458 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
23328 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1458 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
17520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1095 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Philadelphia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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