CONDUCTING
The Conducting program at the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s most esteemed graduate conducting programs. The faculty lead a diverse list of band, choral, and orchestral ensembles in the College of Music, and throughout the University. The MM degree programs offer students the opportunity to study band/wind, choral, and orchestral conducting in a challenging, collaborative, and engaging environment. Mentored by world-class conductors and surrounded by supportive and talented colleagues, students gain first-hand experience leading a wide-range of ensembles. Department alumni are known for their comprehensive training and consummate professionalism, and can be found leading acclaimed ensembles throughout the country at all levels.
FACULTY
The members of the University of Tennessee conducting faculty are in frequent demand as guest conductors both nationally and internationally, clinicians for masterclasses and residencies, and as adjudicators for competitions. As active practitioners of their craft and celebrated pedagogues, they offer weekly private lessons and seminars to all their students.
PROGRAMS
- Master of Music in Choral Conducting
- Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting (band, orchestra, or wind)
Meet Our Faculty
Angela Batey
Interim Associate Dean for Access and Engagement; Interim Director of Graduate Studies; Director of Choral Activities
James Fellenbaum
Associate Professor of Conducting, Director of Orchestras, Area Coordinator of Conducting
Andrea Markowitz Gantte
Lecturer of Music, Co-director of UT Singers
Fuller Lyon
Senior Lecturer, Assistant Director of Bands, Associate Director of Marching and Athletic Bands
Laura Leigh Spillane
Interim Associate Director of Choral Activities, Lecturer of Music Education
Michael Stewart
Associate Director of Bands, Director of the Pride of the Southland Marching and Athletic Bands, WJ Julian Professor of Bands
John Zastoupil
Director of Bands, Associate Professor of Music
