MMus Music: Conducting at University of Oregon

Programme overview

The Master of Music in Conducting offers Choral, Orchestral and Wind Ensemble options. Graduates develop advanced conducting competencies, with conducting, analysis, score reading and rehearsal techniques forming at least one-third of the curriculum and supportive music studies at least one-third more. It culminates in a concert-length public performance or equivalent.

Faculty: School of Music and Dance | Department: Music | Duration: Choral 3 consecutive terms; Orchestral and Wind Ensemble one academic year (45-54 credits) | Intake: Fall; application and conducting pre-screen recording due 10 December | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Choral: research methods, voice studies, choral conducting seminars, choral literature surveys, field studies and chorus. Orchestral: Instrumental Conducting Laboratory, orchestral music courses, repertoire and analysis, historical performance practices, a juried rehearsal and a research paper. Wind Ensemble: bibliography in instrumental conducting, conducting laboratory, band materials, wind repertoire, band, a juried rehearsal and a research paper.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Equivalent of a bachelor's degree (applicants without a music degree may need extra undergraduate music courses). Preliminary audition recording due 10 December, with a possible later audition and interview; Wind Ensemble applicants also list repertoire rehearsed or conducted. Three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, resume or CV, scholarly writing sample and transcripts. GRE not required. Application fee $70 domestic, $90 international. Non-native English speakers must meet the University of Oregon minimums (TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0, Duolingo 120, or an English-speaking-country degree). Fall 2027 application deadline 10 December 2026.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes (doctoral, master's, graduate certificate); paid online by Visa, Mastercard or Discover when applying. Graduate Microcredential application fee is $35. Applications are submitted through the graduate application portal.

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