Academic Programs & Majors

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate programs. Refer to the chart below for more information on the types of degrees offered by each program and click on the degree titles to view specific degree plans.

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Conducting : Orchestral

What is Conducting : Orchestral?

All MM programs consist of performance requirements (lessons, board examinations, recitals, ensemble participation), and academic requirements in music theory, music history, graduate research and writing, and music electives. For specific requirements, see the CCM bulletin: from the CCM homepage (http://www.ccm.uc.edu/) click on “Apply to CCM” to go to the online application.

Curriculum

Guide: Orchestral Conducting Fall 2017

MASTER OF MUSIC CORE STUDIES
*These courses and experiences are required for the Master of Music degree at CCM. Please see below for specific courses and credit hours.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	MASTER OF MUSIC CORE STUDIES These courses and experiences are required for the Master of Music degree at CCM. Please see below for specific courses and credit hours.	17

ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING CORE
*The core is a set of courses and experiences required for orchestral conducting master's students. See below for required courses and credit hours.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING CORE The core is a set of courses and experiences required for orchestral conducting master's students. See below for required courses and credit hours.	35

PREREQUISITES AND NON COURSE REQUIREMENTS
*There are prerequisite requirements and non-coursework requirements for all master's programs. See below for details.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	PREREQUISITES AND NON COURSE REQUIREMENTS There are prerequisite requirements and non-coursework requirements for all master's programs. See below for details.

Additional Requirements (non credit earning)
*Successful completion of Oral examination before departmental faculty.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Additional Requirements (non credit earning) Successful completion of Oral examination before departmental faculty.

Advisor Approved Elective
*5 credit hours of graduate level coursework taken in consultation with faculty advisor.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Advisor Approved Elective 5 credit hours of graduate level coursework taken in consultation with faculty advisor.	5

Applied Study Orchestral Condcuting
*(COND7002) is required for 2 semesters, 3 credit hours each.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Applied Study Orchestral Condcuting (COND7002) is required for 2 semesters, 3 credit hours each.	6

Conducting Performance
*(COND7060) is required 4 credits to be registered in "concert" with the performances.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Conducting Performance (COND7060) is required 4 credits to be registered in "concert" with the performances.	4

Ensembles
*as assigned required for 4 semesters, 4 credit hours.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Ensembles as assigned required for 4 semesters, 4 credit hours.	4

Graduate Theory and Analysis (Tonal and Form)
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
THRY7011	Graduate Theory and Analysis (Tonal and Form)	3

Graduate Theory and Analysis: Post-Tonal Music
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
THRY7012	Graduate Theory and Analysis: Post-Tonal Music	3

Orchestral Conducting Techniques
*(COND7011) is required for 2 semesters 3 credit hours each.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Orchestral Conducting Techniques (COND7011) is required for 2 semesters 3 credit hours each.	6

Post 1750's History
*Select one of the Post 1750's music history courses.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Post 1750's History Select one of the Post 1750's music history courses.	3

Pre 1750's Music History
*Select one of the Pre 1750's music history courses.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Pre 1750's Music History Select one of the Pre 1750's music history courses.	3

Remedial Work
• Up to two semesters (6 credits) of Graduate Music History Review, based on placement test. • One semester (3 credits) of Graduate Music Theory Review, based on placement test. • Up to two semesters (2 credits) Piano Secondary, based upon piano proficiency examination.
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Remedial Work • Up to two semesters (6 credits) of Graduate Music History Review, based on placement test. • One semester (3 credits) of Graduate Music Theory Review, based on placement test. • Up to two semesters (2 credits) Piano Secondary, based upon piano proficiency examination.	0 - 11

Research Methods
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
MUHS7021	Research Methods	1

Score Reading
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
THRY6041	Score Reading	2

Score Reading
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
THRY6042	Score Reading	2

Seminar in Orchestral Conducting
*(COND6083) is required 2 semesters for 3 credit hours each.*
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
	Seminar in Orchestral Conducting (COND6083) is required 2 semesters for 3 credit hours each.	6

Symphonic Literature
Course	Title/Desc	Credit
MLIT7001	Symphonic Literature	3

Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate degree transcripts • International students: TOEFL exam • For scholarship eligibility: 3.0 undergraduate GPA

For specific audition requirements, see The CCM Application Handbook: from the CCM homepage (http://www.ccm.uc.edu/) click on “Apply to CCM” to download in pdf format.

Application Deadlines

If you would like to submit an electronic application for the Music Program please visit our On-Line Graduate School Application and complete the form. In order to complete the admissions process, you need to visit the Music Program website or contact the program directly for information about application requirements or to inquire about materials that need to be submitted when applying to this program.