Overview

Key features

The Master in Conducting from Houghton College seeks to shape motivated, dedicated musicians into conductors with outstanding musical understanding, solid technical preparation, effective rehearsal techniques, and broad stylistic expertise.

Program Objectives

To produce graduates who are prepared for any or all of the following, depending on their accomplishments and goals:

service as musical leaders within their local and regional communities, educational institutions, and musical organizations.
undertaking the establishment of a professional career via auditions, competitions, and further conducting experiences.
beginning doctoral studies in conducting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Choral Conducting
Graduate Applied Conducting
Applied Music Pedagogy: Voice
Wind Ensemble and/or Symphony Orchestra
Large Instrumental Ensemble Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a graded sample of an Undergraduate Upper-Level Academic Writing in Music

Complete and submit a Repertoire List

Submit your transcripts(s)

Write and submit a personal statement

Complete an audition registration form
Complete an audition and interview

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Out-of-State

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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