Master of Music in Wind Conducting
This uniquely-designed graduate degree is intended to serve the needs of music educators in our region, aspiring professional conductors, and those from outside of the state who are interested in finding their place in Texas and beyond.
TAMUK is extremely well-positioned to offer a comprehensive, musically rich, academically balanced, and marketable experience for MM candidates. Our music department has undergone unprecedented growth in recent years, and will open our new $60 million, 90,000 square foot building in 2019-2020. It will be state-of-the-art in every way from technology to acoustically stunning rehearsal and performance spaces. We can’t wait to move in!
Our band program includes four primarily music-major concert ensembles, a 200+ member marching band (including around 150 music majors), and a new basketball band. We are very active on and off campus, with well over 50 band performances each school year. This creates a wealth of leadership, administrative and conducting opportunities for graduate students.
There are 5 key components of the Wind Conducting program:
Conducting: Conductors will spend significant time in front of bands, receive weekly applied conducting lessons with me, and there may be further opportunities to conduct one of the MANY studio chamber ensembles (trumpet ensemble, trombone choir, etc.), and even a jazz band.
Teaching: Conductors will assist in the instruction of assigned undergraduate courses/ensembles, which may include marching band, pep band, conducting courses, sectionals, chamber music and secondary methods.
Administration: A crucial element of this degree is to immerse conductors in the administration of a comprehensive collegiate band program. Each conductor will participate as a member of the leadership team in budget meetings, trip planning, placement auditions, rehearsal planning, library work, recruiting, and more.
Scholarship: Conductors will study scores, learn about composers and music history, strengthen theory and aural skills, and discuss philosophical issues with colleagues and faculty. Conductors should be open to the exploration of music, art, culture and teaching practices in a deep way.
Performance: Conductors will perform on their major instrument in a band, based on placement auditions. A vital aspect of one's musical growth must take place through their instrument. Expect to play in a band each semester.
Due to the individual attention required of this program, enrollment must be kept to a small number of students: 2 to 3 admitted per year. This will ensure that each conductor receives high-quality time in front of ensembles.
For more information, please email [email protected], or message me directly.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Scott Anthony Jones
TAMUK is extremely well-positioned to offer a comprehensive, musically rich, academically balanced, and marketable experience for MM candidates. Our music department has undergone unprecedented growth in recent years, and will open our new $60 million, 90,000 square foot building in 2019-2020. It will be state-of-the-art in every way from technology to acoustically stunning rehearsal and performance spaces. We can’t wait to move in!
Our band program includes four primarily music-major concert ensembles, a 200+ member marching band (including around 150 music majors), and a new basketball band. We are very active on and off campus, with well over 50 band performances each school year. This creates a wealth of leadership, administrative and conducting opportunities for graduate students.
There are 5 key components of the Wind Conducting program:
Conducting: Conductors will spend significant time in front of bands, receive weekly applied conducting lessons with me, and there may be further opportunities to conduct one of the MANY studio chamber ensembles (trumpet ensemble, trombone choir, etc.), and even a jazz band.
Teaching: Conductors will assist in the instruction of assigned undergraduate courses/ensembles, which may include marching band, pep band, conducting courses, sectionals, chamber music and secondary methods.
Administration: A crucial element of this degree is to immerse conductors in the administration of a comprehensive collegiate band program. Each conductor will participate as a member of the leadership team in budget meetings, trip planning, placement auditions, rehearsal planning, library work, recruiting, and more.
Scholarship: Conductors will study scores, learn about composers and music history, strengthen theory and aural skills, and discuss philosophical issues with colleagues and faculty. Conductors should be open to the exploration of music, art, culture and teaching practices in a deep way.
Performance: Conductors will perform on their major instrument in a band, based on placement auditions. A vital aspect of one's musical growth must take place through their instrument. Expect to play in a band each semester.
Due to the individual attention required of this program, enrollment must be kept to a small number of students: 2 to 3 admitted per year. This will ensure that each conductor receives high-quality time in front of ensembles.
For more information, please email [email protected], or message me directly.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Scott Anthony Jones
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