M.M. in Conducting - Choral Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 1 | ||
| MTC 501 | Music Theory Essentials 2 | 3 |
| MHL 501 | Music History Essentials 3 | 3 |
| MUS 600 | Research Seminar in Music | 2 |
| 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 4 | 2 |
| CON 623 | Chamber Recital | 2 |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CON 621 | Choral Literature I | 3 |
| CON 622 | Choral Literature II | 3 |
| Select six (6) credits from the following. 1, 5 | 6 | |
| Graduate Minor Lesson | ||
| German Diction for Singers | ||
| French Diction for Singers | ||
| Italian Diction for Singers | ||
| Vocal Pedagogy | ||
Music Theory course 502 level of higher 2 | ||
Music History course 502 level or higher 3 | ||
| Comprehensive Exit Exam 6 | ||
| 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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A minimum score of 70% on the required Music Theory Assessment Test waives the MTC 501 course requirement. Students scoring below 70% on the Music Theory Assessment Test are required to take MTC 501 prior to enrolling in other Music Theory course(s).
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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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Four (4) semesters required, 0.5 credit each.
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Select from Music Theory, Musicology or other music courses. At least three (3) credits must be non-performance academic coursework. 502-level or higher. Selected under advisement.
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Completion of a comprehensive exit examination is required.
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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 501 |
Music History Essentials (if required) 1 or Music Theory Essentials |
0-3 |
| ENS 525 | Concert Choir | 0.5 |
| CON 521 | Applied Choral Conducting I | 3 |
| Complete 1-3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| German Diction for Singers or French Diction for Singers or Italian Diction for Singers |
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| Vocal Pedagogy | ||
or MHL 502 level or higher |
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or MTC 502 level or higher |
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| Credits | 6.5-9.5 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MTC 501 or MHL 501 |
Music Theory Essentials (if required) 1 or Music History Essentials |
0-3 |
| ENS 525 | Concert Choir | 0.5 |
| CON 522 | Applied Choral Conducting II | 3 |
| CON 621 | Choral Literature I | 3 |
| MUS 600 | Research Seminar in Music | 2 |
| Credits | 8.5-11.5 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| CON 523 | Applied Choral Conducting III | 3 |
| CON 622 | Choral Literature II | 3 |
| ENS 525 | Concert Choir | 0.5 |
| Complete 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Vocal Pedagogy | ||
| German Diction for Singers or French Diction for Singers or Italian Diction for Singers |
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| Graduate Minor Lesson | ||
or MHL 502 level or higher |
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or MTC 502 level or higher |
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| Credits | 9.5 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| CON 524 | Applied Choral Conducting IV | 3 |
| CON 623 | Chamber Recital | 2 |
| ENS 525 | Concert Choir | 0.5 |
| Comprehensive Exit Exam | ||
| Credits | 5.5 | |
| Total Credits | 30-36 | |
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If required. Students who test out of one or both classes will have less than 36 total credits to complete.
