Master of Musical Arts in 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 musical expression. Alumni from our program direct professional, community, religious, symphonic, and youth choirs, along with academic and educational ensembles. Students receive personalized instruction from faculty mentors 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 participants co-direct the Repertory Chorus in joint concerts, while final-year students showcase their skills in a culminating recital featuring the Recital Chorus. Both first-year and graduating conductors have opportunities to lead combined choral-orchestral performances. Additionally, all choral conducting majors must complete two terms of vocal study as a secondary instrument. Selected students may assume roles as assistant conductors for faculty-led ensembles or direct one of the University's chapel choirs.