Designed for students seeking intensive study with a major artist-teacher and performance experience to develop into a highly qualified, professional conductor. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in music or its equivalent.
Curriculum
The Master of Music in Conducting: Orchestral requires a minimum of 32 credits. Coursework to include:
- Orchestral Conducting
- Performance
- Choral Conducting Seminar
- Aural Skills for Conductors
- Music Theory
- Musicology
- Ensemble participation
- SMTD electives
Final Project
A presentation of a final conducting project consisting of two or more conducting appearances, one of which must be with an SMTD major ensemble.
For requirement details, please see the Degree Requirements and Term-by-Term Layout for Current Students.
How To Apply
Applicants must:
- Apply to U-M via the SMTD Graduate Application by December 1
- Submit an SMTD Artistic Profile by December 1
- Have all supplemental materials sent to SMTD
Click “Apply Now” below to read more detailed information about the application requirements and procedures.
Apply Now
Please send inquiries regarding the SMTD application process to SMTD.admissions@umich.edu. To learn more about SMTD, sign up for an Information Session.
