Through focus on practical conducting skills while integrating the academic areas of theory, history and pedagogy, this degree is designed to prepare the graduate for a career in conducting or teaching, or doctoral study.  Conducting and teaching opportunities include three concert ensembles, assisting with courses in basic conducting, score reading, and rehearsal techniques, and working and traveling with athletic bands, including Marching Mizzou.

Prerequisites 

• Bachelors degree in music (or demonstrated equivalent) 
• GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours 
• Two undergraduate conducting courses 
• Previous conducting experience 

If an applicant does not meet the required prerequisites, then appropriate course(s) may be added to the degree requirements.

Additional Requirements 

• Comprehensive Exam Info 
• See degree specific guidelines on this page 
• No more than one course with a grade lower than B- may count toward completion of the degree. 
• A minimum of three credits each are required in both theory and history. 
• Electives may be 7000-level or higher music or non-music courses, chosen with consultation with the advisor 
• Conducting majors must present two conducting recitals, each 45 minutes in length, or the equivalent, in large ensemble conducting appearances.