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Master of Music Conducting

Murfreesboro, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

Middle Tennessee State University campus

About the program

The master's covers choral, Orchestral and wind ensemble conducting, Including literature, Arrangement and interpretation, With podium experience.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Music Conducting can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Artistic director
Band director
Choral director
Church musician
College professor
Conductor
General music teacher
Music educator
Music theatre director
Orchestra librarian
Studio musician

Curriculum

Graduate programme in Music with a Conducting concentration. Courses include Bibliography and Research
Analytical Techniques
Music Seminar
Conducting Problems and Score Interpretation
Advanced Conducting
Private Instruction Conducting
Graduate Recital
Orchestral and Wind Ensemble Literature
Instrumental Rehearsal Problems
Choral Literature
Choral Arranging and Theory Survey.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a NACES course-by-course evaluation including GPA for non-US degrees
Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75
Individual programmes may add GRE
GMAT or MAT scores
Recommendations and resumes. English proficiency proof unless exempt (https://intered.mtsu.edu/grad_students). Grade guidance from source: Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (3.00 on prior graduate work)
Individual programmes may set higher requirements and GRE/GMAT/MAT.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a NACES course-by-course evaluation including GPA for non-US degrees, Programme-specific tests (GRE, GMAT, MAT), Recommendation letters and resumes where the programme requires, F-1 applicants submit identity proof and financial certification before the I-20.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 70

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Credential Evaluation (if applicable)
Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadlines: fall June 1
Spring October 1
Departments may differ. Apply online through the institution's official application portal and pay the 50 USD non-refundable application fee. Upload official transcripts or a NACES course-by-course evaluation with GPA
Proof of identity
English test scores unless exempt
programme items such as GRE
GMAT or MAT scores
Recommendations or a resume. Wait for the College of Graduate Studies decision. Complete the immigration and financial documents for the I-20: passport copy
Financial affidavit and proof of at least 36
500 USD
Then apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,315, $30,996 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Murfreesboro
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	School of Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.