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Conducting – M.M.

The Master of Music degree in Conducting from Kent State University 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.

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Duration

1 year

Starting Date

January, June, August

Tuition Fee

$ 17,982 per full

Location

Kent, United States

About the program

The Conducting program from Kent State University 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.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the 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 audition 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.