Wind Band Conducting Certificate

Wind Band Conducting Certificate Requirements

23 credits

MUSC 1110Music Theory I (Prerequisite: MUSC 1100 or grade C or higher on Music Department theory test) 13
MUSC 1120Music Theory II (Prerequisite: MUSC 1110)3
MUSC 1130Ear Training & Sight Singing I1
MUSC 1140Ear Training/Sight Singing II (Prerequisite: MUSC 1130)1
MUSC 2350Fundamentals of Conducting2
MUSC 3310RSymphonic Band (2 semesters)2
MUSC 3380Instrumental Conducting (Prerequisite: MUSC 2350)2
MUSC 3640Music History & Literature II3
or MUSC 3650 Music History and Literature III
MUSC 3830RPrivate Lessons in Conducting (2 semesters. Prerequisite: MUSC 3380) *Lessons must focus on Wind Band Conducting2
MUSC 4600Music Rehearsal Techniques2
MUSC 4635Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Pedagogy and Literature2
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Students may request to take the Music Theory test from the Music Department Chair or the test is offered on the first day of MUSC 1100.  Students passing with a grade of C or higher may test out of the MUSC 1100 requirement.

Completion Requirements

  1. Complete all coursework with a grade of C or higher.
  2. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.