Graduate Certificate in Conducting at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

Offered to matriculated master's students with a different major concentration, the certificate prepares post-baccalaureate performers, educators, theorists, historians, composers and other musicians to conduct music in a variety of settings.

Faculty: College of Humanities and Fine Arts | Department: Music and Dance | Duration: 11 credits, usually spread over two years for matriculated master's students | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Required certificate courses total 11 credits, usually distributed over two years alongside master's study.

Career pathways

Conductors and music educators with a credential that improves competitiveness on the job market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Matriculated students must have a baccalaureate degree before beginning coursework and must pass an audition.

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.

Duration: 11 credits, usually spread over two years for matriculated master's students

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