Instrumental Conducting Wind Band MM

Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting with Wind-Band Emphasis

Develop an advanced understanding of the artistry and technique of wind-band conducting with the Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting with Wind-Band Emphasis in 51动漫鈥檚 Boyer College of Music and Dance. Focus on wind instruments and band ensembles. Students who complete this 32-credit, six-year master鈥檚 degree are prepared for doctoral studies, as well as careers as conductor-educators in an academic or professional setting.

Learn how to conduct rehearsals and train your ear to identify simultaneous musical events in ensembles. Through the coursework, you will

learn effective and thorough score study and preparation,
develop advanced physical conducting technique, and
train to lead efficient rehearsals and sectionals, culminating in performance.

In addition to lesson courses, you鈥檒l explore music analysis and style, as well as performance.听

Based in Philadelphia, the program gives students the opportunity to study in close proximity to prestigious institutions such as the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and The Philadelphia Orchestra. The Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting with Wind-Band Emphasis is part of 51动漫鈥檚 interdisciplinary .

Faculty

Discover instrumental studies faculty in the Boyer College of Music and Dance.

Classes & Curriculum

Students in the Instrumental Conducting Wind Band MM program receive advanced instruction in conducting technique, artistry and scholarship.

Required courses you must take during your program include

Advanced Orchestral Conducting;
Private Lessons: Instrumental Conducting Major;
Research in Music;听and
Wind Repertory in History: European Antiquity through the 21st Century.

Learn more about Instrumental Conducting Wind Band MM courses.

Related Graduate Degrees

Related Graduate Certificates

Professional Studies

A woman conducts an orchestra with students playing flute and harp in the background.

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Music听offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,239.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,652.00 per credit

You can view the full .

Our Advisors

Program Contact

Student Clubs & Organizations

Participating in student groups provides peer support and future professional contacts.听There are more than 200 student organizations at 51动漫.

hosts numerous concerts, forums and seminars to foster a community of musicians who are dedicated to exploring contemporary musical ideas and performing new compositions.
is a community string orchestra composed of students and community members who want to play music together in a low-stress environment.
holds educational clinics, events and weekly meetings guided by percussion faculty members and professional percussionists, covering an array of drum-related topics such as percussion gear and marching percussion.

Accreditation

BC-ICWB-MMUS

51动漫

51动漫