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Graduate Wind Conducting Curriculum & Degree Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting (Wind\/Band) is a selective, hands-on graduate program designed for musicians who are ready to refine their craft as conductors, leaders, and educators. This program combines intensive podium time, personalized mentorship, and rigorous academic study to prepare you for advanced conducting roles in performance or education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll work closely with conducting faculty and instrumental studios while gaining experience leading rehearsals, conducting full ensembles, and engaging deeply with score analysis, rehearsal technique, and ensemble leadership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Degree & Curriculum Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting (Wind\/Band)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Description<\/strong><\/th>Course Name<\/strong><\/th>Hours<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Critical Studies in Research Methods and Music Scholarship<\/td>MUSC 510<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Music Academic Electives chosen from:<\/td>MUCO, MUTH, or MUTC 500-level (excluding MUCO 593)<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Music Academic Electives chosen from:<\/td>MUED, MUCO, MUTH, or
MUTC 500-level (excluding MUCO 593)<\/td>		3<\/td><\/tr>
Band History and Literature <\/td>MUIN 580 <\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Wind Conducting Seminar<\/td>MUIN 582 <\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
Advanced Instrumental (orchestral or choral focus) Conducting <\/td>MUVC 590 or  
MUIN 590 <\/td>		2<\/td><\/tr>
Instrumental Conducting Performance <\/td>MUIN 595 <\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Ensemble<\/td>MUEN 500-level<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
*Music Electives<\/td> <\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
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