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Master of Music in Conducting

California State University, Sacramento

  • Sacramento, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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California State University, Sacramento campus

About the program

Master of Music in Conducting is a graduate programme taught in English at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Music in Conducting. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Music director
  • Musician or singer
  • Composer
  • Teacher

Curriculum

  • Courses in music history (education
  • Theatre
  • Jazz
  • Opera
  • Instruments)
  • Vocal and instrumental methods and pedagogy
  • With an audition required.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Equivalent of a US bachelor degree
  • 3-year foreign degrees need a WES
  • ECE or ACEI evaluation
  • Additional academic criteria: Programme minimum GPA 2.5 - 3.25 (MS Computer Science 3.0).

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US bachelor degree, 3-year foreign degrees need a WES, ECE or ACEI evaluation

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 65

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Financial Support Statement
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Portfolio of Work

How to apply

  1. Review the Music in Conducting admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Submit the required portfolio. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,577 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSacramento (main campus)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Letters
DepartmentDepartment of Music
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship notePotential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Music in Conducting. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    171 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.