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The Master of Music in Conducting prepares musicians for professional careers in the specialized and competitive field of conducting. For more information, call (626) 815-3848.

Course Requirements


Core Courses 15 units
GMUS 500 Introduction to Graduate Music Program 3
GMUS 501 Seminar in Music History I 3
GMUS 502 Seminar in Music History II 3
GMUS 503 Advanced Analysis of Form and Style 3
GMUS 509 Conducting I (Choral) 3
   
Additional Courses Required for the Master of Music Conducting 21 units
GMUS 504 Advanced Orchestration 3
GMUS 505 Advanced Arranging 3
GMUS 510 Conducting II (Instrumental) 3
GMUS 511 Conducting III (Applied Lessons) 3
GMUS 512 Conducting IV (Applied Lessons) 3
GMUS 542 Vocal Techniques 3
Electives*/^ 4
   
Total 36 units
*Private lessons taken for elective units require an additional fee.
^Elective courses may be selected from any of APU's graduate programs with the approval of the graduate chair. Classes must be numbered 500 or higher.
Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
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