MM Conducting (Orchestral) at University of Rochester

Programme overview

The MM in orchestral conducting at the Eastman School of Music covers advanced technical problems of conducting and the relationship between technique and rehearsing. MM students specialise in choral or orchestral literature and rehearsal techniques.

Faculty: Eastman School of Music | Department: Conducting and Ensembles | Duration: Normally 2 academic years | Intake: Fall (December 1 deadline); Spring (October 1 deadline, not for doctoral programmes) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Orchestral literature and rehearsal techniques, advanced conducting technique, and conducting practice with the School's ensembles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Eastman School of Music (MM): an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution; most successful applicants have a bachelor of music or the close equivalent of its core curriculum; placement tests after enrollment may require remedial courses. Eastman School of Music (all graduate programmes): $100 application fee; three recommendations; 2-3 page personal statement; resume or CV; transcripts, with final official transcripts showing degree conferment before enrollment; applicants whose native language is not English submit an official English proficiency test score and a Non-Native English Essay by December 1; programme-specific items such as audition or pre-screening recordings and repertoire lists. Deadlines: Fall 2027 December 1; Spring 2027 October 1 (not available for doctoral programmes).

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.

Intake: Fall (December 1 deadline); Spring (October 1 deadline, not for doctoral programmes)

Duration: Normally 2 academic years

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