M.M. in Performance - Choral Conducting Concentration

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Students must take a required Diction Placement and Vocal Pedagogy Exams prior to the start of the degree testing the student’s basic knowledge of foreign language pronunciation in Latin, Italian, German, French, and English (for non-native English speakers) and earn a score of 70% in each required category. Students who receive scores below the required percentage must take a course in that language diction. If it is determined that any student requires further instruction in vocal pedagogy, they will, through advisement, be directed to take VOC 591 (Vocal Pedagogy) and/or individual private voice lessons. 

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If the student fails the Graduate Music History Assessment Test, they must take MHL 501 prior to satisfying this requirement.

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If the student fails the Graduate Music Theory Assessment Test, they must take MTC 591 prior to satisfying this requirement. 

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Selected under advisement. 

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Completion of a comprehensive exit examination is required.

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To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator.  For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.

The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.