Jan Wagner, Professor of Music
Armstrong Hall, Room 19; (540) 665-1291; jwagner@su.edu
The Master of Music in Conducting curriculum is designed to develop conducting, analysis and interpretive skills. Conducting degrees are offered in Band/Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Choral and Musical Theatre conducting.
Program Outcomes
Students completing the Master of Music in Conducting degree will be able to:
- demonstrate conducting techniques in a variety of settings;
- demonstrate the ability to lead a rehearsal;
- demonstrate knowledge of music theory and music history;
- demonstrate knowledge of the history of conducting;
- demonstrate knowledge of score study and analysis;
- employ technology and demonstrate knowledge of technological resources;
- demonstrate the ability to express ideas orally; and
- demonstrate the ability to research and write.
Degree Requirements
The degree requirement is 30 credit hours and an overall grade point average of 3.0.
Students must complete MUPP 640 Master’s Performance Recital (2 credits).
Students in the Band/Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Choral tracks will conduct 45 minutes of works representing the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods. The concert or performances on a series of concerts may include a large chamber ensemble and/or full orchestra. Musical theatre students will conduct a minimum of one act of a musical or revue. The performance may be a fully-staged production or in concert.
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