University of Florida Bands

Master of Music in Conducting
(Instrumental Wind Emphasis)

A. Objectives

The student who completes the Master of Music degree in Conducting, Instrumental Wind Emphasis, will be able to:

1. Demonstrate physical conducting skills and proficiency in the language of conducting through the performance of wind band literature and including several styles of literature from all appropriate periods of music history.
2. Understand and analyze complete works for winds through score study and preparation for performance.
3. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all wind and percussion instruments and their pedagogy.
4. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the History of Music and a thorough knowledge of the history of wind literature.
5. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of music theory and possess basic analytical skills necessary for score preparation.
6. Demonstrate basic piano skills necessary for score study and preparation.

B. Assessment of compliance with NASM standards for the degree

The program meets and exceeds all NASM standards for graduate degree programs.

1. Students must audition as a conductor with a wind-band ensemble and interview with the program director to establish the musical competance to begin the degree program.

   This is in addition to the requirements of all graduate students to take and pass music placement exams in the History of Music and Music Theory. The auditions are required prior to admission to the program and matriculation.

2. While language testing is not required for M.M. conducting students, they must have a working knowledge of Italian, German, French, and English, and be able to translate appropriate portions of any applicable wind-band score.
3. All students in the program must complete a comprehensive oral examination and present a recital with appropriate accompanying document and recording of the recital. These two event make it possible for the supervising committee to evaluate each students performance objectives of the program. Both events must be satisfied before graduation.
4. The final project, which consists of one or more recitals, an accompanying written document demonstrating appropriate research and historical knowledge of the music performed, and recording of the performances, is required of all students and should be completed in the same semester as the comprehensive oral exam.

C. Results of the programs related to its goals and objectives

1. The graduates of the conducting program (wind-band emphasis) have been numerous and very successful in the field of wind band conducting. Every graduate within the last 12 years is currently an active, successful conductor at the collegiate or public school level.
2. The limits placed on the number of students admitted to the program allow ample opportunity for each student to conduct frequently and be evaluated constantly.
3. All graduate classes are evaluated each semester, and Alumni evaluations and input is sought constantly.

Course Requirements		Credits
MUS 6716	Research and Bibliography	3
MUT 6629	Analytical Techniques	3
MUH/MUL 6000/7000		6
MUG 6105	Graduate Conducting	6
MUS 6905	Projects and Problems in Music	3
MUS 6973	*Individual Project	4
MUT 6000/7000		3
MUN 6010	Graduate Ensemble	1
	Approved Elective	3
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	Total	32

* Graduate recital in lieu of written thesis.

For more information, see the online Graduate Catalog.