Overview

Key facts

The Master of Music in Conducting degree at Mercer University will assist students who desire to continue their musical preparation at the doctoral level, and will help prepare performers for a professional career in music. Two semesters of residency are required.
Master's candidates who wish to include the designation "With Emphasis in Church Music" to their degree may do so by choosing to use six elective credits in designated church music courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Techniques

Graduate Studies in Music

Historical Study of Musical Styles and Literature

Orchestration/Composition

For Choral: Vocal Pedagogy

For Instrumental: Applied Lesson

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Doraville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Completed Application Form with nonrefundable application fee of $100 (U.S.) payable to Mercer University. This fee must accompany the application.
Official transcripts of all academic records sent in a sealed envelope from all college and universities attended.
Curriculum vitae (summarizing academic, performance, and employment information). Optional: examples of involvement in liturgical, musical, or artistic activities.*
Repertory list of major performance area.
A writing sample, such as a term paper, thesis, course paper, etc.
A short essay (500-1,000 words) relating your goals pertaining to this degree.
Three letters of recommendation, each in a sealed envelope with the recommender's signature across the seal. The Recommendation Form should accompany each letter of recommendation.
Official scores from TOEFL (if applicable).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27060 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27060 USD / year

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In-State

27060 USD / year

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Living costs

Doraville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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