Choral Conducting Graduate Degrees

You've reached that point where you desire in depth knowledge about the choral pieces you've sung and conducted. Our graduate degrees in choral conducting provide a comprehensive scholastic background and opportunities for hands-on experience with conducting techniques with our six choral ensembles. Our students also have the opportunity to learn from visiting artists, most recently, Dale Warland.

• Course requirements - Master of Music | Doctor of Musical Arts
• Degree professors
• Information about the Fargo Moorhead area
• Application process / What is the next step?

Audition requirements

1. Complete your application with the graduate school
   1. Preference will be given to applications completed by February 1
2. After choral faculty have reviewed your application you will be contacted by Dr. Jo Ann Miller
3. If you are invited to campus for an audition/interview it will be scheduled at this point.
4. Your audition will be with the NDSU Concert Choir
1. Warmup the choir
2. Conduct one piece straight through
3. Rehearse another piece
4. Total time with the choir – 20-30 minutes
5. Interview will be with choral faculty.
6. Other activities on the day of your audition will include:
1. Meeting with other graduate students
2. Meeting with other faculty members
3. Meeting with the School of Music administration