M.M. in Conducting - Choral Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 1 | ||
| CON 521 | Applied Choral Conducting I | 3 |
| CON 522 | Applied Choral Conducting II | 3 |
| CON 523 | Applied Choral Conducting III | 3 |
| CON 524 | Applied Choral Conducting IV | 3 |
| ENS 525 | Concert Choir 2 | 2 |
| CON 623 | Chamber Recital | 2 |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| MUS 600 | Research Seminar in Music | 2 |
| MHL 501 | Style Form & Genre - A Review 3 | 3 |
| MTC 591 | Music Theory Review 4 | 3 |
| Music Theory course 500 level or higher 4 | 3 | |
| CON 621 | Choral Literature I | 3 |
| CON 622 | Choral Literature II | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following. 1 | 3 | |
| Graduate Minor Lesson | ||
| German Diction for Singers | ||
| French Diction for Singers | ||
| Italian Diction for Singers | ||
| Vocal Pedagogy | ||
Music History course 500 level or higher 3 | ||
| Comprehensive Exit Exam 5 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 30-36 | |
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Students scoring below 70% on any section of the Diction Assessment Test have the option to take a course in that language diction. If a student requires further instruction in vocal pedagogy, they will be directed to take VOC 591 and/or individual minor voice lessons.
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Four semesters required. 0.5 credit each.
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A minimum score of 70% on the required Music History Assessment Test waives the MHL 501 course requirement. Students scoring below 70% on the Music History Assessment Test are required to take MHL 501 prior to enrolling in other Music History course(s).
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A minimum score of 70% on the required Music Theory Assessment Test waives the MTC 591 course requirement. Students scoring below 70% on the Music Theory Assessment Test are required to take MTC 591 prior to enrolling in other Music Theory course(s).
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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 Audit via RamPortal and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
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.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| MHL 501 or MTC 591 |
Style Form & Genre - A Review (if required) or Music Theory Review |
3 |
| MTC 500 Level or Higher | 3 | |
| ENS 525 | Concert Choir | 0.5 |
| CON 521 | Applied Choral Conducting I | 3 |
| VOK 501 |
Graduate Minor Lesson 1 or German Diction for Singers or French Diction for Singers or Italian Diction for Singers |
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| Credits | 9.5 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MTC 591 or MHL 501 |
Music Theory Review (if required) or Style Form & Genre - A Review |
3 |
| ENS 525 | Concert Choir | 0.5 |
| CON 522 | Applied Choral Conducting II | 3 |
| CON 621 | Choral Literature I | 3 |
| VOC 516 |
German Diction for Singers 1 or French Diction for Singers or Italian Diction for Singers or Vocal Pedagogy |
3 |
or MHL 500 Level or Higher |
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| Credits | 12.5 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| CON 523 | Applied Choral Conducting III | 3 |
| CON 622 | Choral Literature II | 3 |
| ENS 525 | Concert Choir | 0.5 |
| VOC 516 |
German Diction for Singers 1 or French Diction for Singers or Italian Diction for Singers |
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| Credits | 6.5 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| CON 524 | Applied Choral Conducting IV | 3 |
| CON 623 | Chamber Recital | 2 |
| MUS 600 | Research Seminar in Music | 2 |
| ENS 525 | Concert Choir | 0.5 |
| VOC 591 | Vocal Pedagogy 1 | |
or MHL 500 Level or Higher |
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| Comprehensive Exit Exam | ||
| Credits | 7.5 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
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Students scoring below 70% on any section of the Diction Assessment Test have the option to take a course in that language diction. If a student requires further instruction in vocal pedagogy, they will be directed to take VOC 591 and/or individual minor voice lessons.
