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Master of Music in Conducting - Wind Band Conducting Kent State University Kent State University, USA

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USD 19186

Tuition Fee (USD)

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USD 70

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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62%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Music degree in Conducting is designed for current teachers of middle, junior and senior high school music ensemble programs; for professional church musicians; and for pre-professionals, including students continuing after completing undergraduate degrees. The program prepares post-undergraduate students for such paths as high school or college teaching, conducting positions and doctorates in conducting.

The M.M. degree in Conducting emphasizes development of skills, knowledge and background in the following areas: literature and repertoire; conducting technique; rehearsal technique; score study; choral and/or instrumental performance pedagogy; historical performance practices; interpretation and expression.

Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Recognize, identify, interpret and conduct representative literature from different historical periods, countries and composers.
  • Demonstrate and apply advanced conducting techniques, including baton technique, use of hands/arms, facial expressions and body language.
  • Plan and execute an efficient and productive rehearsal, including managing time, setting achievable goals, detecting and correcting errors and providing motivation and inspiration for expressive performance and focused work ethic.
  • Utilize and discuss score study techniques such as keyboard score reading, transposition of instruments, instrumental/vocal score order, compositional structure, analysis of chord and melodic structures and audiation skills.
  • Identify, explain and utilize performance pedagogy appropriate to the specific vocal or instrumental area of study.
  • Identify, associate, differentiate and utilize performance practices appropriate to the literature of the various stylistic periods.
  • Display interpretation and expression in music through discussion in conducting lessons, explanation in rehearsals and demonstration in rehearsal and performance settings through conducting gestures and the resulting musical product.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42

Program Intensity Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

May 2024, Aug 2024

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    62% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    USD 70

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    12676 Per year

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