Overview

Practical. Integrated. Enriching. An acclaimed conducting faculty, award-winning ensembles, and an immersive curriculum crafted to shape the success of the future’s leading conductors. Join the Conducting program at University of Houston to learn more.

Key Features

With emphases in Choral, Orchestral, Winds, and Jazz Conducting, the graduate conducting programs at the Moores School of Music are designed to prepare the next generation of conductors for success.

Students work with internationally renowned faculty who bring a combined total of over 100 years of professional and educational conducting experience, and with MSM’s award-winning choral, wind, jazz, and orchestral ensembles.

Training is individualized—tailored to meet the unique goals of each student, yet holistic—fostering confidence, expressiveness, and thoughtfulness in conducting; a readiness to lead in a variety of musical settings; and a strong foundation in ensemble musicianship and collaborative leadership.

Conducting students in all areas engage in comprehensive study that includes conducting philosophy, score analysis, and instrumental or vocal pedagogy. The unique blend of tradition, movement theory, and practical expertise provides a comprehensive and dynamic learning environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conducting

Grad Large Ensemble

Research Methods in Musicology

Music Theory Elective

Music History/Literature Electives

Graduate Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in music (preferably in applied music).

Minimum GPA of 3.00 for last 60 semester hours and 3.00 for all music hours.

Submission of TOEFL scores (as applicable) that meet University of Houston minimum standards.

Full senior recital in the undergraduate degree program.

Beginning graduate-level conducting ability as determined in an audition before members of the graduate faculty.

Degree Requirements:

Recital Requirement: Students are required to present one hour of solo recital material.

Comprehensive Examination Requirement: Students must pass a comprehensive examination in the last term of study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27810 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

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12660 USD / year

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Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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