Overview

Messiah University’s Orchestral Conducting track is designed for those aspiring to become better conductors, whether they are working in elementary or secondary school orchestral programs, community orchestras or chamber ensembles.

Overview

Orchestral conducting students will hone their abilities as teaching musicians through score study, rehearsal techniques and repertoire selection.

Through intensive study in the areas of orchestral literature, pedagogy, diction and applied conducting, students grow as conductors, increase musicianship and competence and gain sophistication on the podium.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Orchestral Conducting
Recital: Orchestral
Orchestral Conductors Symposium
Written Comprehensive Exam: Orchestral
High String Pedagogy
Low String Pedagogy
Wind and Percussion Pedagogy for the Orchestra Conductor
Orchestral Literature
Topics in Orchestral Literature

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Mechanicsburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an institution that is regionally accredited by one of the following: Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest, Western and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Completed application
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Official transcripts indicating the degree earned
Personal Statement of Purpose
Two recommendations
Resume
A 15-20 minute recorded conducting portfolio
Recorded sample of scales and chord progressions

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12000 USD / year

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In-State

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year

Funding

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