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The School of Music provides diverse graduate music degrees tailored to student interests. The Master of Music is a standard two-year program requiring on-campus enrollment. At the University of Illinois, aspiring orchestra conductors receive top-tier training under Donald Schleicher's guidance, complemented by extensive music history and theory coursework. Alumni from the orchestral conducting program have secured competition victories, director roles, and teaching positions globally. The Music School's exceptional ensembles offer abundant chances to hone leadership abilities through observation and practice. Distinguished faculty in Choral Music and Wind Conducting provide additional opportunities for specialized study and collaboration in these areas.