Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Conducting at Ohio University equips students with advanced conducting skills, including manual technique, score study, repertoire selection, and error detection. It enhances marketability for music professionals, particularly those pursuing teaching, performance, or doctoral studies. The program complements graduate music degrees and provides a valuable credential for career advancement in music education or performance.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Conducting program at Ohio University is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective conductors. It provides advanced training in manual technique, rehearsal skills, score study, repertoire and programming knowledge, ear training, and error detection. The program benefits individuals seeking to teach music in public schools, perform, or pursue doctoral-level studies in music. The certificate enhances the marketability of students in the field of music, especially for those in non-conducting graduate degree programs. When paired with a graduate music degree, the certificate offers a valuable credential for students' professional goals, whether in employment or doctoral-level studies.
Objectives:
- Develop proficient manual technique and rehearsal skills
- Enhance score study and repertoire analysis abilities
- Acquire expertise in programming and selecting appropriate repertoire
- Improve ear training and error detection skills
- Gain a deep understanding of conducting theory and practice
Program Structure:
Admission to the program requires an undergraduate degree in music, enrollment in the graduate music program, and an application interview with the certificate director.
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Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Music educators in public schools
- Conductors of choirs, bands, or orchestras
- Music directors of community or professional organizations
- Music researchers or scholars in the field of conducting
Opportunities and Outcomes:
- Increased job marketability in the field of music
- Enhanced opportunities for doctoral-level studies in music
- Potential for leadership positions in music education or performance settings
