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    Oct 12, 2024  
Lee University Catalog 2023-2024 
    
Lee University Catalog 2023-2024 [Archived Catalog]

Master of Music, Wind Band or Choral Conducting (MUSCO.MM)


Statement of Purpose

The Master of Music - Wind Band or Choral Conducting degree is designed to provide the development of performance skills in the conducting studio and ensemble through pedagogical experiences and in exposure to a breadth of literature.

Program Outcome

Upon completion of the Master of Music in Conducting degree program, the individual should possess the following qualities, abilities and skills:

  • The ability to prepare musical experiences/performances that are informed by an understanding of historical performance practice and advanced musical analysis and frame the results in a scholarly manner.
  • The ability to articulate a Christian worldview of music and the arts.
  • The ability to perform as a conductor and rehearsal technician with distinctive skill, including advanced aural skills, in addressing intonation, balance, and color.
  • Mastery of vocal or instrumental competency that informs the process of efficient rehearsal and superior performance.
  • Extensive grasp of literature in the student’s medium sufficient for initial performance needs and the ability to find and identify literature for upper-level performing ensembles.
  • Working knowledge of music technology and current trends and issues in conducting.

 

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Master of Music - Wind Band or Choral Conducting

Master of Music - Conducting (Choral)


Choral Conducting Studies- 13 Hours


Required


Options


 Instrumental Conducting Component (one of either) Credit Hours: 2 hrs.

Advanced Technical Music Studies- 14 Hours


Topics include but are not limited to the following:


Major Choral Works
Choral Music After 1900                    
Bach’s Choral Works                    
Choral Music of the Renaissance                    
Dramatic Choral Music/Opera & Oratorio

Music Electives- 7 Hours


Total Hours in Program: 34 hours


Master of Music - Conducting (Wind)


Wind Conducting Studies- 13 Hours


Required


Advanced Technical Music Studies- 14 Hours


Topics include but are not limited to the following:


Wind Band Music 1900 to 1960
Wind Band Music 1960 to Present
Literature for High School Bands
March Music for Wind Band
American Wind Band History
20th Century Compositional Techniques and Notation
 

Music Electives- 7 Hours


Total Hours in Program: 34 hours