{"id":8005,"date":"2022-07-01T14:49:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T18:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=8005"},"modified":"2025-09-19T14:04:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T18:04:03","slug":"conducting","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/academics\/degrees-programs\/conducting\/","title":{"rendered":"Conducting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-editorial-introparagraph is-style-dropcap-dimensional has-dropcap has-dropcap-color-quaternary\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-introparagraph-content\"><p>The graduate Conducting programs at Boston University are designed to offer a comprehensive education in both orchestral and choral conducting. The curriculum integrates advanced conducting techniques and literature with in-depth studies in performance, music theory, and musicology. Our program is situated within the vibrant and intimate environment of the BU School of Music, which benefits from being part of a major research university while engaging with the highest-level musical training.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-button wp-block-bu-button bu-blocks-block-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/music\/admissions-auditions\/graduate-admissions\/\">Graduate admissions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Distinguished Faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our students have the unique opportunity to study under the guidance of some of the most distinguished and creative faculty in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"profile-listing profile-format-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-348 profile type-profile status-publish hentry dicipline-music school-school-of-music program-performance program-woodwinds-brass-and-percussion position-faculty\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/kenneth-amis\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/03\/Kenneth-Amis_600x600-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kenneth Amis\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Kenneth Amis<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Lecturer in Music, Tuba<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-373 profile type-profile status-publish hentry dicipline-music school-school-of-music unit-boston-university-bands unit-boston-university-tanglewood-institute program-performance program-woodwinds-brass-and-percussion position-faculty\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/jennifer-bill\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/03\/Jennifer-Bill_600x600-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jennifer Bill\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Jennifer Bill<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Lecturer in Music, Saxophone; Conductor of Concert Band<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-612 profile type-profile status-publish hentry dicipline-music school-school-of-music unit-boston-university-bands position-faculty\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/aaron-goldberg\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/03\/Aaron-Goldberg_600x600-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Aaron Goldberg\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Aaron Goldberg<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Director of Athletic Bands; Big Band\/Jazz Ensemble Conductor; Senior Lecturer in Music<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-112061 profile type-profile status-publish hentry dicipline-music school-school-of-music program-conducting program-music program-performance position-faculty\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/sarah-ioannides\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2024\/08\/BU-SOM-Sarah-Ioannides-Orchestral-Conducting-600x600-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Sarah Ioannides<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Director of Orchestral Activities; Associate Professor in Orchestral Conducting<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-812 profile type-profile status-publish hentry dicipline-music school-school-of-music program-opera position-faculty\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/william-lumpkin\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/03\/EMP2022-28-edited-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">William Lumpkin<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Associate Professor of Music; Artistic Director, Opera Institute<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-836 profile type-profile status-publish hentry dicipline-music school-school-of-music unit-boston-university-bands program-conducting position-faculty\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/mark-miller\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/03\/Mark-Miller_600x600-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Mark Miller\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Mark Miller<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Lecturer, Music; Conductor, All-Campus Orchestra<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-102163 profile type-profile status-publish hentry dicipline-music school-school-of-music program-conducting program-voice position-faculty\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/daniel-parsley\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2023\/07\/Parsley.Headshot-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Daniel Parsley<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Director of Choral Activities and Coordinator of Conducting<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"profile-item profile-item-advanced has-title post-123015 profile type-profile status-publish hentry bu_progs_degree-option-ba bu_progs_degree-option-bm bu_progs_degree-option-bm-mm bu_progs_degree-option-dma bu_progs_degree-option-pd dicipline-music school-school-of-music program-conducting position-faculty\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/joshua-roach\/\" class=\"profile-link profile-link-advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"profile-photo profile-photo-advanced\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/07\/Roach-IMG_1661-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"profile-name profile-name-advanced\">Joshua Roach<\/h6>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title profile-title-advanced\">Assistant Professor of Music; Wind Ensemble Director<\/p>\t<\/a>\n\n\t\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-editorial-photoessay alignfull wp-block-photoessay js-block-editorial-photoessay\"><div class=\"photo-row-fourths-1-1-1-1\">\n<div class=\"photo-1\"><div class=\"wp-block-photoessay-media\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_478-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_478-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_478-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_478-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_478-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_478-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_478-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_478.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"photo-1\"><div class=\"wp-block-photoessay-media\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/02\/02.10.2025_Siren-Song-William-Lumpkin-BU-Opera-Institute-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"BU Opera Institute Artistic Director William Lumpkin dressed in black leads a musical performance in a dimly lit setting. He stands in front of an orchestra, raising one hand while holding a baton, with an intense and focused expression. The foreground features blurred sheet music illuminated by soft blue light. The background consists of a textured, dark wall with dramatic shadows, creating a moody and atmospheric scene\" class=\"wp-image-118583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/02\/02.10.2025_Siren-Song-William-Lumpkin-BU-Opera-Institute-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/02\/02.10.2025_Siren-Song-William-Lumpkin-BU-Opera-Institute-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/02\/02.10.2025_Siren-Song-William-Lumpkin-BU-Opera-Institute-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/02\/02.10.2025_Siren-Song-William-Lumpkin-BU-Opera-Institute-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/02\/02.10.2025_Siren-Song-William-Lumpkin-BU-Opera-Institute-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/02\/02.10.2025_Siren-Song-William-Lumpkin-BU-Opera-Institute-1499x1000.jpg 1499w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/02\/02.10.2025_Siren-Song-William-Lumpkin-BU-Opera-Institute-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/02\/02.10.2025_Siren-Song-William-Lumpkin-BU-Opera-Institute-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/02\/02.10.2025_Siren-Song-William-Lumpkin-BU-Opera-Institute-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"photo-1\"><div class=\"wp-block-photoessay-media\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_414-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_414-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_414-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_414-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_414-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_414-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_414-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/04\/BU-at-Symphony-Hall-2025-Jake-Belcher-_033125_414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"photo-1\"><div class=\"wp-block-photoessay-media\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"459\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2023\/08\/BU-Bands-SOM-Ensembles-1800x806-1-1024x459.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2023\/08\/BU-Bands-SOM-Ensembles-1800x806-1-1024x459.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2023\/08\/BU-Bands-SOM-Ensembles-1800x806-1-636x285.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2023\/08\/BU-Bands-SOM-Ensembles-1800x806-1-768x344.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2023\/08\/BU-Bands-SOM-Ensembles-1800x806-1-1536x688.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2023\/08\/BU-Bands-SOM-Ensembles-1800x806-1-1628x729.jpg 1628w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2023\/08\/BU-Bands-SOM-Ensembles-1800x806-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Program of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4>Orchestral Conducting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Immerse yourself in the world of orchestral conducting at Boston University, where our program blends intensive study in orchestral studies as well a holistic approach to conducting choral orchestral works. As an orchestral conductor, you&#8217;ll refine your skills through hands-on experience with our renowned School of Music orchestras. Beyond the podium, Boston&#8217;s rich musical landscape offers countless opportunities for collaboration and employment with both amateur and professional musical groups, fueling your creativity and expanding your professional networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our small cohort ensures ample podium time, allowing you to lead and shape ensemble performances effectively. Students joining our program bring a wealth of musical and conducting experience, fostering a diverse, vibrant community where peer learning is central to your growth and development as an artist-leader. Whether in individual or group settings, you&#8217;ll be part of a mutually-supportive cohort, preparing you to excel alongside our top instrumentalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Choral Conducting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the artistry of choral conducting at Boston University, where our curriculum integrates comprehensive choral literature surveys with rigorous graduate seminars. These sessions delve deeply into style, historical context, and performance techniques, enriching your academic journey. In Boston&#8217;s vibrant musical environment, you&#8217;ll discover endless opportunities to collaborate with a variety of amateur and professional musical ensembles. This immersive setting will inspire your creativity and broaden your perspective as a choral conductor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing your leadership acumen in our vibrant choral ensembles, you&#8217;ll receive personalized mentorship tailored to your artistic goals. Students in our program bring extensive musical backgrounds ranging anywhere from professional choral conducting careers to public school teaching, ensuring a diverse atmosphere of musical experiences. Through individualized attention and group instruction, you&#8217;ll actively contribute to each other\u2019s growth, preparing to inspire and elevate choral music performance. This approach not only cultivates technical prowess but also fosters a deep understanding of musical expression and leadership, equipping you to thrive in today&#8217;s diverse musical landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BU&#039;s Director of Orchestral Activities and Their Legacy as a Musician and Conductor\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4M1MYxBjboU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>BU&#8217;s Director of Orchestral Activities, Sarah Ioannides, and their legacy as a musician and conductor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:300px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer alignfull has-quaternary-background-color overlap-top-250\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Program Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5>Rigorous Curriculum<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The program offers a balanced and intensive study of both choral and orchestral conducting, ensuring that students develop a comprehensive skill set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5>Vibrant Community<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Students join a diverse community of scholar-performers, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5>Exceptional Learning Opportunities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">As the oldest degree-granting music school in the country, BU School of Music emphasizes exceptional learning and performance opportunities for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5>World-Class Faculty<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Our faculty includes some of the world\u2019s most distinguished musicians, including 20 members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"divider\">Degrees Offered<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\t<aside class=\"related-content bup-related-programs\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-content__header bup-related-programs-header\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<ul class=\"related-content__list bup-related-programs-list bup-related-programs-layout-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bup-program-card \n\t\t\t\thas-featured-image has-excerpt has-degree-details \t\t\t\t\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bup-program-card__content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bup-program-card__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bup-program-card__title-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"bup-program-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"636\" height=\"424\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/07\/BU-Symphony-Hall-Concert-2025-DMA-Conducting-Banner-636x424.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2022\/07\/BU-Symphony-Hall-Concert-2025-DMA-Conducting-Banner-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2022\/07\/BU-Symphony-Hall-Concert-2025-DMA-Conducting-Banner-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2022\/07\/BU-Symphony-Hall-Concert-2025-DMA-Conducting-Banner-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2022\/07\/BU-Symphony-Hall-Concert-2025-DMA-Conducting-Banner-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2022\/07\/BU-Symphony-Hall-Concert-2025-DMA-Conducting-Banner-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2022\/07\/BU-Symphony-Hall-Concert-2025-DMA-Conducting-Banner-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2022\/07\/BU-Symphony-Hall-Concert-2025-DMA-Conducting-Banner-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2022\/07\/BU-Symphony-Hall-Concert-2025-DMA-Conducting-Banner-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2022\/07\/BU-Symphony-Hall-Concert-2025-DMA-Conducting-Banner.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bup-program-card__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"bup-program-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/academics\/degrees-programs\/conducting\/dma\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDMA Conducting\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"bup-program-card__details-requirements\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"bup-program-card__details-section bup-type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"bup-program-card__details-section-title\">Degree Type<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"bup-program-card__details-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bup-type-doctorate\">Doctorate<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"bup-program-card__details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"bup-program-card__details-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Curriculum requirements for the DMA in Conducting program can be found on the&nbsp;Academic Bulletin. Program of Study ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING Dive deep into the artistry of orchestral conducting while embracing the symphonic realm. Our conductors not only master their principal area but also enrich their skills with immersive training in choral conducting. 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