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UC Davis
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Davis, CA 95616

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Conducting Emphasis

The Master of Arts emphasis in conducting is designed for students who expect to conduct the major repertoire during their professional careers. In addition to developing practical technical skills, students will study issues of performance practice and musical analysis ,and gain experience in the preparation of performance materials.

Language
Master of Arts candidates are required to pass a test proving they have reading knowledge in one foreign language.

Written thesis
A public concert and supporting written materials are presented in lieu of a thesis.

Length of study
Typical time to complete the Master of Arts degree is two years, and candidates must be in residence for at least one academic year.

Core Coursework

(12 units total)

MUS 210A. Proseminar in Music (Theory and Analysis) (4)
MUS 210B. Proseminar in Music (Musicology and Criticism) (4)
MUS 210C. Proseminar in Music (Ethnomusicology) (4)


Track Coursework

(18 units total)

At least three seminars and independent study.