Overview

Highly intensive and hands-on, the MM in Orchestral Conducting offers young conductors the opportunity to conduct the UNM Symphony Orchestra and the UNM Sinfonia, work directly with conducting faculty and peers in seminar, lesson, and masterclass formats, and to examine, in a comprehensive way, subjects such as interpretation, the physicality of conducting, rehearsal technique, performance practice, ensemble psychology, and more.

Key Features

The University of New Mexico's Orchestral Program offers a graduate assistantship, the obligations of which include assisting in conducting rehearsals or in concert as assigned, assisting in the operations of the UNM Orchestra library, and aiding in the logistical aspects of orchestra operations. The program is limited to two students – providing those students with an excellent number of conducting opportunities and individualized attention.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory Pedagogy
Post-Tonal Theory
Bibliography and Research
Ensemble Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music View 1092 other Masters in Music in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Video of the candidate conducting at least two works, in either rehearsal or performance, contrasting in style, with a cumulative duration of no less than ten (10) and no greater than twenty-five (25) minutes.
A current curriculum vitae.
A letter of application that addresses two questions: 1) What are your goals as a conductor and musician, both short and long-term? 2) In what ways do you hope that the UNM orchestral program might help you to achieve these goals: why here?

Tuition Fee

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International

29715 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29715 USD per year during 12 months.
National

29715 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29715 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

10800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10800 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Albuquerque

870 - 1360 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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