A national leader in undergraduate and graduate choral studies.
Graduate Choral Conducting Studies
Personal Attention.
Endless Possibilities.
Receive first-class instruction in one of the world's most culturally rich cities.
Small studio. Big opportunities.
Our graduate program is highly selective and intentionally small, therefore offering students the opportunity to work as part of a team running a large, diverse, and busy Choral Area.
Have experience, will hire.
For Master's students, we strongly prefer applicants to have at least 2–3 years of experience in the field. For DMA students, we strongly prefer applicants to have at least 3–5 years of experience paired with evidence of success and distinction.
Why these preferences? Because it's a competitive job market, we only accept those we believe we can help find work after graduation.
Bring your passport. You may need it.
Students from the choral department typically travel internationally every other summer. Our university pays all expenses, and graduate students who sing with the ensemble may be eligible to travel. We make music and see the world.
Assistantships and scholarships are available.
Many DMA students attend tuition-free; MM students receive in-state tuition. Most receive scholarship assistance and teaching assistantships.
Are you accepting applications for entry in Fall 2027?
Yes, we anticipate having one opening in our program for Fall 2027, whether MM and/or DMA.
What does the audition consist of?
First, please be advised that interested students must apply to our program and then be invited to audition. All auditions take place in person. The audition consists of an interview with choral faculty, sight singing, piano, conducting skills tests, and leading a rehearsal with one of our ensembles. That rehearsal consists of 10-12 minutes of rehearsal on two pieces assigned to you and 8-10 minutes of rehearsal on a piece that you bring, and that is unfamiliar to the choir. In most instances, there is time for you to enjoy an informal breakfast or lunch with our current graduate students, and the choral faculty is usually available for informal questions/answers as the day progresses. You will also have an opportunity to chat with one of our graduate advisors.
What are the audition dates for Fall 2027 admission?
TBA, check back soon!
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