M.M. in Performance - Conducting Concentration
Wells School of Music
Choral Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate Requirements | 6 | |
| Select 3 credits in music history (MHL) 1 | ||
| Select 3 credits in music theory (MTC) 2 | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| AIM 691 | Research Seminar In Music | 2 |
| CHO 541 | Applied Choral Conducting I | 3 |
| CHO 542 | Applied Choral Conducting II | 3 |
| CHO 543 | Applied Choral Conducting III | 3 |
| CHO 612 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| VOC 526 | Choral Literature | 3 |
| VOC 613 | Advanced Choral Conducting | 2 |
| Concentration Electives | 3 | |
| Select three credits of concentration electives from the following: | ||
| French-German Diction | ||
| Vocal Pedagogy | ||
| History of Opera | ||
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Any 500-level course selected under advisement. | ||
| Recital Component | ||
| VOI 697 | Recital | 2 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 31 | |
- 1
If the student fails the Graduate Placement Test, they MUST take MHL 501 PRIOR to satisfying this requirement.
- 2
If the student fails the Graduate Placement Test, they MUST take MTC 591 PRIOR to satisfying this requirement.
Instrumental Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate Requirements | 6 | |
| Select 3 credits in music history (MHL) 1 | ||
| Select 3 credits in music theory (MTC) 2 | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| AEB 541 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| or AEO 541 | Symphony Orchestra | |
| AIC 512 | Advanced Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
| AIC 541 | Applied Instrumental Conducting I | 3 |
| AIC 542 | Applied Instrumental Conducting II | 3 |
| AIC 543 | Applied Instrumental Conducting III | 3 |
| AIM 691 | Research Seminar In Music | 2 |
| Concentration Electives | ||
| Select 3 credits of concentration electives from the following: | 3 | |
| Instrumental Literature | ||
| History Of Orchestral Music | ||
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Any 500-level course selected under advisement. | ||
| Recital Components | ||
| AES 511 | Chamber Recital | 2 |
| AIM 697 | Recital Instrumental | 2 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 30 | |
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.
Choral Conducting
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| MTH - Music Theory | 3 | |
| CHO 612 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| VOI - Concentration Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| CHO 541 | Applied Choral Conducting I | 3 |
| MHL - Music History | 3 | |
| CHO 612 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| CHO 542 | Applied Choral Conducting II | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| CHO 543 | Applied Choral Conducting III | 3 |
| VOI 697 | Recital | 2 |
| AIM 691 | Research Seminar In Music | 2 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
