Program Overview
Prepare for a career in conducting and teaching with our graduate program in Choral and Instrumental Conducting. Master the art of leading top-notch ensembles across Carolina, individualized academic instruction, and potential career paths as conductors, directors, or professors. Graduate assistantships are available to support your learning journey.
Program Outline
Academic work is individualized, and students present a full recital.
Teaching:
Work closely with faculty to master the art of conducting. Graduate assistantships are available.
Careers:
Potential Careers: Conductor, Director, Professor. Job Titles of Alumni: Artistic Director, Band/Orchestra Director, Choral Director, Guitar Instructor. Average Alumni Salary: Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education: $69,641. Workplace Settings: Music, Education. Employers of Alumni: Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, Aiken Youth Orchestras, Davidson Violins, Georgia Southern University, Freeway Music LLC, Beaufort County School District.
Other:
Distinguished School: Since 1969, the School of Music has consistently retained the distinctive National Association of Schools of Music accreditation. Supportive Community: Foster your creative learning, skill development and personal exploration through Spark: Music Leadership at Carolina. State-of-the-art Tools: Prepare to conduct for orchestra, band or choral ensembles in our lab with specialized software for conducting. Courses include score analysis and arranging, rehearsal and performance leadership, music coaching, arrangement and performance planning, ensemble operations management and applications to specific school or professional ensembles.
