Music, M.Mu. - Wind Band Conducting Concentration

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Additional Admissions Requirements

Applicants must submit the following: (1) a video of selections from a recent rehearsal(s) and/or performances, not to exceed 20 minutes in length. Ideally the candidate will submit both a rehearsal and a performance of the same piece with the same ensemble, though this is not a requirement; (2) a list of works rehearsed or conducted, indicating (R) for rehearsed and (C) for conducted; (3) a one- or two-page essay explaining why they wish to pursue graduate study in wind band conducting and their career goals.

Concentration Requirements

36 Credit Hours

Applied Music Requirements

APCD 8001 - Applied Instrumental Conducting I 3 Credit Hours
APCD 8002 - Applied Instrumental Conducting II 3 Credit Hours
APCD 8003 - Applied Instrumental Conducting III 3 Credit Hours
APCD 8004 - Applied Instrumental Conducting IV 3 Credit Hours

Required Courses

MUS 8680 - Seminar in Instrumental Conducting 2 Credit Hours (Eight credits) (Four semesters)
MUS 8800 - Wind Band Literature 3 Credit Hours
MUS 8970 - Instrumental Conducting Project 3 Credit Hours

Music History

One 8000-Level Course in Music History 3 Credit Hours

Music Theory

One Graduate-Level Course in Music Theory:

MUS 6450 - Advanced Tonal Analysis 3 Credit Hours
MUS 6500 - Historical Counterpoint 3 Credit Hours
MUS 6460 - Analysis of Post-Tonal Music 3 Credit Hours
MUS 8430 - Special Topics in Music Theory 3 Credit Hours

Music Electives

Four Credit Hours of Graduate-Level Electives in Music.

Comprehensive Examination

By the midpoint of the final semester of study, the student will schedule an oral and/or written examination. The committee should include at least three faculty members (including the applied instructor or area coordinator, one theory faculty member, and one history faculty member). The examinations will assess the student’s knowledge regarding repertoire, pedagogy, music theory, and music history. The student will be expected to synthesize his/her knowledge and demonstrate a high level of musical understanding. Preparation should include a detailed review of all graduate courses taken and a review of the music that has been studied and performed as part of the master’s program. Each area will determine the proficiency requirements for the Comprehensive Exam for the Major Area. The appropriate area will administer the Major Area portion of the comprehensive exam and students will be required to demonstrate proficiency as determined by their major professor and/or area coordinator. These exams may consist of paper, an oral exam, program notes for recital, a short lecture to be presented in conjunction with a recital, etc. Each foundation studies member will determine appropriate comprehensive examination questions based on the coursework the student has completed at Georgia State University in their appropriate field, and will administer the exam as they see fit. This can be an oral exam, written exam, papers, etc. It will be the student’s responsibility to complete all portions of these comprehensive exams and collect appropriate approval signatures from their major area, music history, and music theory and turn their final comprehensive exam form into the graduate director. Students planning to graduate in the Fall or Spring must complete the comprehensive examination by the end of the twelfth week of classes. Students planning to graduate in the Summer must complete the comprehensive examination by the end of the fourth week of classes.