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Conducting (Distance Learning/Low-Residency) Concentration, Master of Music (M.Mu.) at Georgia State University

Georgia State University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Music concentration in Conducting (Distance Learning/Low-Residency) at Georgia State offers conductors who are already working in the field the opportunity to advance their education and training during the summer. Students must hold a Bachelors in Music degree and have regular access to leading a large ensemble. This degree is offered in a fully online format during the academic year (fall and spring) with an in-person format for the Summer I Session (June). Applicants may apply for fall, spring, or summer admission.

Faculty: College of the Arts  |  Department: School of Music  |  Duration: Minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate coursework must be completed in 6 semesters (2 years of summer/fall/spring semesters)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Summer: February 1 (preferred) and March 1 (regular) Fall: Does not admit Spring: Does not admit  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The School of Music’s conducting curriculum at GSU offers conductors a comprehensive and rigorous education. Our program combines a strong foundation in music theory, score analysis and conducting techniques with practical podium experience and mentorship from renowned faculty. Students engage in intensive rehearsals and performances with diverse ensembles, honing their skills in leading choirs, orchestras, bands or chamber groups. Through in-depth study of repertoire, conducting masterclasses and seminars on pedagogy and interpretation, our students develop a deep understanding of the conductor’s role as a musical communicator and leader.

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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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