Certificate in Performance - Conducting (Choral Conducting) in New Haven United States | Yale University

The choral conducting program equips students for diverse careers in the choral arts by cultivating essential conducting techniques while nurturing their unique artistic expression. Alumni from our program direct professional, community, religious, symphonic, and youth choirs, along with academic and educational ensembles. Participants receive personalized instruction from faculty members and gain practical experience through supervised sessions with both the Repertory and Recital choruses. The curriculum includes mandatory weekly seminars and annual conducting recitals. First-year candidates co-direct the Repertory Chorus in joint concerts, whereas final-year students showcase their skills in a culminating recital featuring the Recital Chorus. Both first-year and graduating students have opportunities to conduct combined choral-orchestral works. Additionally, all choral conducting majors must complete two terms of vocal study as a secondary instrument. Selected students may have the opportunity to assist with faculty-led ensembles or direct one of the University's chapel choirs.