Overview

The Conducting program from Kent State University prepares post-undergraduate students for such paths as high school or college teaching, conducting positions and doctorates in conducting.

The M.M. degree in Conducting emphasizes development of skills, knowledge and background in the following areas: literature and repertoire; conducting technique; rehearsal technique; score study; choral and/or instrumental performance pedagogy; historical performance practices; interpretation and expression.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

Recognize, identify, interpret and conduct representative literature from different historical periods, countries and composers.

Demonstrate and apply advanced conducting techniques, including baton technique, use of hands/arms, facial expressions and body language.

Plan and execute an efficient and productive rehearsal, including managing time, setting achievable goals, detecting and correcting errors and providing motivation and inspiration for expressive performance and focused work ethic.

Utilize and discuss score study techniques such as keyboard score reading, transposition of instruments, instrumental/vocal score order, compositional structure, analysis of chord and melodic structures and audiation skills.

Identify, explain and utilize performance pedagogy appropriate to the specific vocal or instrumental area of study.

Identify, associate, differentiate and utilize performance practices appropriate to the literature of the various stylistic periods.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Bibliography and Research Methods

Conducting Projects: Choral

Conducting Projects: Band

Conducting Projects: Orchestra

16th-century Counterpoint

18th-century Counterpoint

Schenkerian Analysis

Analysis of Western Art Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 1093 other Masters in Music in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
Official transcript(s)
Résumé
Goal statement(s)
Three letters of recommendation
Audition
English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 12 months.
National

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

10706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10706 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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