Master of Music (MM) in Wind Conducting (Band)
The Master of Music (MM) degree in Wind Conducting requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level coursework, distributed into the categories listed below. Selections must be approved by your master's committee.
Contacts:
- Area Coordinator: Paul Popiel, ppopiel@ku.edu or 785-864-3367
- Graduate Student Academic Services: musicgrad@ku.edu or 785-864-1952
A list of all course offerings can be found on the Schedule of Classes. To track progress, please download the degree progress check-sheet (.pdf).
Master of Music (MM): Wind Conducting Program Guide
Prerequisites
Must be cleared in accordance with school and area policies
Music History
Check | Course |
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Medieval : Exam / MUSC 474 | |
Renaissance : Exam / MUSC 475 | |
Baroque : Exam / MUSC 476 | |
Classical : Exam / MUSC 477 | |
Romantic : Exam / MUSC 478 | |
20th Century : Exam / MUSC 479 |
Music Theory
Check | Course |
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Harmony : Exam / MTHC 400 | |
Aural Skills : Exam / MTHC 402 | |
Form : Exam / MTHC 404 | |
20th Century : Exam / MTHC 406 |
Music Core
Research Skills (3 hours)
Waiver or equivalent course accepted with approval
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
---|---|---|---|
MUSC 801 | 3 |
Musicology and Theory (9 hours)
At least 1 course from each area (700-level or above)
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
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MUSC | 3 | ||
MTHC | 3 | ||
3 |
Major Area
Studio Lessons (10 hours)
COND 745 or COND 845
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
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COND | |||
COND | |||
COND | |||
COND | |||
COND | |||
COND |
Master's Recital (1 hour) | |||
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Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
899 |
Ensembles (2 semesters minimum)
Minimum of 2 semesters. Credits can be applied as electives.
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
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Electives (7 hours)
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
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CHOR 820 | 1 | ||
COND | |||
COND | |||
COND | |||
COND | |||
COND |
University-Level Exams
Exam Authorization forms should be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the exam date
Exam | Date | Result |
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Final Oral Exam |
Graduate Advisory Committee
Minimum of 3 faculty members for master's committee
Committee Member | Position |
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Chair | |
Conducting | |
MUSC / MTHC | |
Optional |
Graduation Requirements
Completed | Course Requirements |
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30 Total Graduate Credit Hours | |
3.0 Cumulative Graduate GPA | |
Applied for Graduation in Enroll & Pay | |
Complete Exam Authorization Form (.pdf)(at least two weeks prior to exam date) | |
Verify all recital programs are on file at musicgrad@ku.edu |