Overview

Students in this Conducting doctoral program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City will choose from one of three interest areas: choral, orchestral or wind.

Students will become fluent in conducting, demonstrate advanced levels of musicality and expression, and gain a superior understanding of the historical and analytical components of music.

Careers

A degree in musical conducting will give you a strong background in many musical genres, preparing you for a variety of potential musical careers both on and off the stage.

Potential careers:

Conductor
Teacher
Music director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music History
Music Theory
Advanced Choral Conducting – Styles and Techniques
Canticum Novum
Choral Literature
Advanced Instrumental Conducting
Seminar in Wind/Band Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

51 SCH

51-54

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application for Conservatory degree programs in Music includes several specific requirements.

Artistic resume or CV: list all relevant music experience such as ensembles, schools, teachers, performances and awards.
Two references: list the names and contact information of your references, and the application system will send an email to them requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
Other materials as they apply to your desired program. If your program requires a special submission such as composition portfolio, prescreening recording or writing sample, you will upload this directly to the application.
Audition date selection: If an audition is required by your program, select one of the three scheduled audition dates on your application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year
Out-of-State

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27438 USD / year

≈ 27438 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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