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MM in Conducting - Orchestral
Program Advisor: Robert Lehmann, rlehmann@usm.maine.edu
See Requirements, below.
In addition to the information listed in the MM in Conducting, the following requirements apply to the Orchestral Concentration:
Orchestral Conducting
| Requires a minimum of 31 credit hours | Credits |
| MUS 510 Bibliography and Research in Music | 3 |
| MUS 520 Seminar in Music History | 3 |
| MUS 530 Seminar in Music Theory | 3 |
| MUP 603 Applied Music (orchestral conducting) | 9 |
| MUP 690 Recital | 0 |
| MUS 500 Orchestra (two semesters) | 1 |
| MUS 533 Advanced Analysis of Tonal Music | 3 |
| MUS 535 Advanced Aural Skills | 3 |
| Electives–Any MUS, MUP, or MUE 500- or 600-levelcourses | 6 |
Nine credits of applied music in orchestral conducting (three 3-credit courses) will be scheduled as private lessons and will be supplemented by rehearsal time with the University Orchestra or other appropriate ensemble. A one-year residency is required.
Wind Conducting
| Requires a minimum of 31 credit hours | Credits |
| MUS 510 Bibliography and Research in Music | 3 |
| MUS 520 Seminar in Music History | 3 |
| MUS 530 Seminar in Music Theory | 3 |
| MUP 603 Applied Music (wind conducting) | 9 |
| MUP 690 Recital | 0 |
| MUS 502 Concert Band (two semesters) or | 1 |
| MUS 508 Wind Ensemble (two semesters) | 1 |
| MUS 533 Advanced Analysis of Tonal Music | 3 |
| MUS 535 Advanced Aural Skills | 3 |
| Electives–Any MUS, MUP, or MUE 500- or 600-levelcourses | 6 |
Nine credits of applied music in wind conducting (three 3-credit courses) will be scheduled as private lessons and will be supplemented by rehearsal time with the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble or other appropriate ensemble. A one-year residency is required.
See the MM in Conducting.
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