Master of Music in Conducting

The Master of Music in Conducting at Oklahoma City University prepares emerging conductors for leadership in professional, educational, and community music settings. Students refine rehearsal techniques, score study skills, rehearsal leadership abilities, and their artistic vision through intensive podium experience, individualized mentorship, and comprehensive musical training. The program includes advanced preparation beyond the undergraduate level.

Students earn 32 credit hours through required courses, applied music, seminars, and recital and project requirements. Course delivery uses structured coursework plus applied music in “Major Performance Medium,” along with work with major ensembles of the Wanda L. Bass School of Music. Students also select an emphasis in wind, orchestral, or choral conducting and gain experience across other areas, including opera and music theater.

Modules

• MUS 5113 Theory in Perspective
• MUS 5163 Analytical Techniques
• MUS 5133 Nineteenth-Century Analysis
• MUS 5153 The Performing Teacher-Scholar
• MUS 5213 Twentieth Century Music, Style, and Structure
• MUS 5372-5472 Applied Music: Major Performance Medium
• MUS 5623 Orchestral Literature Seminar
• MUS 5723 Organ Literature Seminar
• MUS 5823 Keyboard Literature Seminar
• MUS 5923 Wind Literature Seminar
• MUS 5422 Vocal Literature Seminar 1: German Lieder
• MUS 6072 Graduate Comprehensive Review Project

Audition: The conducting audition takes place on campus with one of the University’s major ensembles on a pre-assigned piece. Candidates must also submit video recordings of conducting to their University Application on Slate prior to being invited to campus.

Interview: MM Conducting applicants interview with the conducting faculty by appointment.