Choral Conducting Concentration, Master of Music (M.Mu.) at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Georgia State University Master of Music with a concentration in Choral Conducting program offers exceptional training to talented musicians wishing to study choral art at an advanced level. Intensive study with our faculty and regular performance experience is the foundation for developing highly qualified, professional conductors. Students in the program regularly conduct the Master Singers, an auditioned chamber choir of 20 to 30 voices in rehearsal and performance and assist with the other four choral ensembles (Treble Choir, Tenor-Bass Choir, University Singers and Choral Union).

Faculty: College of the Arts | Department: School of Music | Duration: Minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate coursework must be completed in 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall – January 15 | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The Choral Conducting concentration at GSU offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop skilled and expressive choral conductors. Students in this program engage in a range of courses that cover areas such as conducting technique, score analysis, rehearsal strategies, vocal pedagogy and choral literature. Through ensemble participation, students gain practical experience in conducting choirs of various sizes and levels. The curriculum also includes opportunities to collaborate with renowned guest conductors and work with diverse vocal ensembles. Students receive personalized instruction and mentorship from experienced faculty, honing their conducting skills and musicianship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Please note: You must apply to both the Georgia State Graduate School and the School of Music. Required University Application Materials: Transcript(s): Upload unofficial copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. The institution logo and your name must be present on the copies. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance into the program. Official TOEFL/IELT Scores (international applicants only): Institutional code 5251 should be used for reporting TOEFL scores. Personal Statement:Statement can be up to 500 words in length (approximately 2-pages, double spaced, using 12-point font). Respond to the following prompt: Please discuss your academic and musical goals and your reasons for applying to GSU’s graduate music program. Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Upload within the online Slate application. Writing Sample: Provide a scholarly/research paper (3–5 pages in length) on a music-related subject that demonstrates intellectual engagement and critical thinking appropriate to beginning graduate-level academic work. The sample must include inline citations and a bibliography.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://app.getacceptd.com/gsu

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