Master of Music - Specialization in Conducting

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Purpose:

To provide advanced training and performance experience for students pursuing a career in conducting.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

In addition or supplementary to the admission requirements stated on the Moores School of Music Master of Music Programs  page, applicant must meet the following requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in music (preferably in applied music).
2. Minimum GPA of 3.00 for last 60 semester hours and 3.00 for all music hours.
3. Submission of TOEFL scores (as applicable) that meet University of Houston minimum standards.
4. Full senior recital in the undergraduate degree program.
5. Beginning graduate-level conducting ability as determined in an audition before members of the graduate faculty.
6. Satisfactory results on entrance examinations in music theory and music history. (Unsatisfactory results will require remedial coursework beyond courses required for the degree.)

Degree Requirements:

• Recital Requirement: Students are required to present one hour of solo recital material.
• Comprehensive Examination Requirement:  Students must pass a comprehensive examination in the last term of study.