Department of Conducting
The Department of Conducting is one of the nation’s most highly-ranked and esteemed graduate conducting programs. The faculty lead a diverse list of band, choral, and orchestral ensembles in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD), and throughout the University. The MM and DMA degree programs offer students the opportunity to study band/wind, choral, and orchestral conducting in a challenging, collaborative, and engaging environment. Mentored by world-class conductors and surrounded by supportive and talented colleagues, students gain first-hand experience leading a wide-range of ensembles. Department alumni are known for their comprehensive training and consummate professionalism, and can be found leading acclaimed ensembles around the globe.
Faculty
The members of the world-renowned University of Michigan conducting faculty are in frequent demand as guest conductors both nationally and internationally, clinicians for masterclasses and residencies, and as adjudicators for competitions. As active practitioners of their craft and celebrated pedagogues, they offer weekly private lessons and seminars to all their students.

Richard Frey

Kenneth Kiesler

Jayce Ogren

John Pasquale

Eugene Rogers

Ellen Rowe

Julie Skadsem

Courtney Snyder

Mark Stover
Degrees

Graduate
Master of Music
Doctor of Musical Arts
Performance Opportunities
From large ensembles in celebrated concert halls to chamber groups in intimate recital spaces, performance opportunities across all disciplines abound, with nearly 900 student performances each academic year. Whether your focus is on early, classical, or contemporary music, whether your passion is for jazz, electronic, or world music, there is an ensemble—or in many cases, multiple ensembles—to suit your interests.
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