Master of Music in Conducting - Orchestral Conducting in Denver United States | University of Denver

The Master of Music in Conducting provides specialized education in Western choral, orchestral, and wind performance traditions. Participants get to lead acclaimed ensembles in the renowned Gates Concert Hall, acquiring practical conducting experience. The curriculum encompasses all facets of musical direction, including non-performance elements like personnel management, music library coordination, audition processes, and musician recruitment. Through personalized instruction and group seminars, graduates emerge fully equipped to progress in their professional journeys.

This conducting master's program offers three specialization tracks: choral, orchestral, or wind. Along with intensive study in their chosen focus, students take supplementary courses in musicology/ethnomusicology and music theory.

The degree requires fulfillment of these non-classroom components:

A complete conducting recital performance
Comprehensive written and oral examinations
Demonstrated graduate-level competency in musicology and theory assessments
Regular attendance at convocation events