Overview

The Music - Conducting program offered by University of Northern Iowa is set apart by outstanding performance opportunities and comprehensive scholarly training in score study, music literature, history, theory and analysis. Opportunities for electives and applied study will further enhance your academic experience.

Key Facts

Recent graduates have been accepted to prestigious doctoral programs, summer fellowships and training programs, and have developed successful careers as conductors of ensembles at all levels.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Music Theory and Analysis

Musical Analysis

Musicology

Topics in Music History and Culture

Instrumental Conducting
Choral Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cedar Falls, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide an in-person audition and interview with the Graduate Conducting faculty
Resume or CV
Two letters of recommendation
2.75 is the minimum GPA to be accepted without provision; applicants with a GPA lower than 2.75 may still be admitted provisionally, at the discretion of the program and the Graduate College
Personal Statement of Goals/Objectives
Complete the School of Music Graduate Studies Application form
Submit your audition video.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22238 USD / year

≈ 22238 USD / year
Out-of-State

22238 USD / year

≈ 22238 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10536 USD / year

≈ 10536 USD / year

Living costs

Cedar Falls

United States

1119 - 1737 USD / month

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

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Credits

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