Master of Music: Conducting Concentration
Choral Conducting Program Director: William Culverhouse, wculverh@binghamton.edu
Orchestral Conducting Program Director: Jingqi Zhu, jzhu28@binghamton.edu
Binghamton's M.M. program offers advanced student conductors a practice-based graduate program featuring extensive podium time and performance opportunities with a wide variety of University ensembles:
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Choral: Harpur Chorale, Treble Chorus, Chamber Singers, as well as the opportunity to interact with local school-based choral music programs if desired
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Orchestral: Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Chamber Ensembles, as well as the opportunity to interact with local school-based orchestra and band programs if desired
Program Highlights
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Assistantships available for M.M. students
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Conducting experience at the graduate level, which positions students competitively for subsequent programs
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Very low tuition and expenses
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Distinguished faculty with extensive experience and international reputations in conducting, composition, solo performance, opera, musicology, early music, and music cognition
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Individualized instruction in the studio and in masterclasses with distinguished guest artists
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Seminars in musicology, composition, contemporary music, and orchestration
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Opera chorus preparation opportunities
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Collaboration opportunities with Departments of Theatre, Dance, and Cinema
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New York City and Philadelphia are both easily accessible, with their vibrant arts environments
Program Overview
- Minimum 12 credits in applied conducting studies
- Minimum 4 credits in electives (ensembles and/or other courses)
- 12 credits in Music History, Research, and Analysis courses
- MM Thesis Performances
Admissions Requirements
Please go to the Apply page for complete information regarding admissions, auditions, and interviews.
Application Deadline
The MM program has a rolling admission and will accept applications at any time. If you wish to be fully considered for funding in the 2025-2026 year, you must submit your application by February 1, 2025.