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Master of Music Conducting

Cedar Falls, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

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's degree with transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; English proof; programme-specific recommendation letters
resume and statement; deadlines and extra requirements set by each programme.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (3-year bachelor's degrees considered); transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; program-specific recommendation letters, resume/CV and statement; some programs require a Financial Certification Form

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,359 - $26,417 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Cedar Falls
Faculty or school	College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences
Department	School of Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Competitive graduate tuition scholarships and assistantships are available in many on-campus graduate programmes at UNI. Tuition scholarships may cover half or full in-state tuition and assistantships provide a salary; availability varies by department and requires a separate application, generally by February 1.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.