Master of Music (M.M.) Major in Music (Choral Conducting Concentration) | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive LearningWritingCoordination

Knowledge

Fine ArtsEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Hearing SensitivityWritten ComprehensionFluency of IdeasOriginalityInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionAuditory AttentionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pi
Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as ton
Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations.

Technology

Music or sound editing softwareVideo creation and editing softwarePresentation softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Acoustic guitarsAudio interfacesAudio tape recordersBass guitarsComputer laser printersCondenser microphonesConducting batonsCopy machinesDesktop computersDigital audio workstationsDrum setsElectronic organsExpression pedalsExternal hard drivesFlash drives

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Artistic leadership — set the long-term musical vision and programming philosophy for a professional performing arts organization, aligning repertoire strategy with institutional mission and community identity.
Compositional legacy — create large-scale original works that advance the field of contemporary composition, establishing a distinctive artistic voice recognized across national or international platforms.
Conductor development — mentor and evaluate emerging conductors and music directors through master classes, critiques, and structured leadership assignments within a professional or academic institution.
Organizational systems design — establish rehearsal frameworks, performance standards, and quality evaluation processes that define excellence benchmarks across all ensembles within a large arts organization.
Executive repertoire strategy — negotiate with publishers, licensing bodies, and commissioning agencies to secure rights and resources that support a multi-year artistic programming agenda.
Industry influence and advocacy — represent the organization before boards, funders, media, and government arts bodies, persuasively communicating the cultural and economic value of live music performance.
Personnel leadership — recruit, hire, evaluate, and develop a full roster of professional musicians and administrative staff, applying strategic human capital planning across an entire performing arts institution.
Innovation in music technology — pioneer the integration of emerging digital tools, interactive media, and electronic sound design into institutional programming, shaping the organization's technological identity.
Cross-sector partnership development — forge strategic alliances with educational institutions, media companies, and community organizations to expand the reach and impact of the organization's musical programs.
Scholarly and educational contribution — produce authoritative publications, curriculum frameworks, or public lectures that elevate standards of music theory education and conducting practice within the professional community.

Course Pathway

47 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

MU 5334Introduction to Graduate Study in Music

3 cr

MU 5350Musical Styles

3 cr

MU 5355Pedagogy of Music Theory

3 cr

MU 5351Schenkerian Analysis

3 cr

MU 5359Post-Tonal Music Analysis

3 cr

MU 5361Methods and Methodologies of Music Analysis

3 cr

MU 5358Advanced Musicianship

3 cr

MU 5310Music in the Baroque era

3 cr

MU 5314Music in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries

3 cr

MU 5315Music in the Middle Ages and Renaissance

3 cr

MU 5316Music and the Dramatic Arts

3 cr

MU 5320Music in the Eighteenth Century

3 cr

MU 5340Music in the Nineteenth Century

3 cr

MU 5341Jazz Perspectives

3 cr

MU 5352Foundations of Musicology

3 cr

MU 5360Music in the United States

3 cr

MU 5367Music in the Caribbean

3 cr

MU 5368Music in Mexico

3 cr

MUSP 5101Graduate Recital

1 cr

MUSP 5227Applied Conducting

2 cr

MUSP 5337Advanced Conducting

3 cr

MU 5371Choral Literature I: Madrigal/Partsong

3 cr

MU 5372Choral Literature II: Oratorio and Other Secular Major Works

3 cr

MU 5373Choral Literature III: Liturgical Year - Motet, Anthem, Cantata

3 cr

MU 5374Choral Literature IV: Missa Brevis, Missa Solemnis, & Requiem

3 cr

MU 5325Research in Music Education I

3 cr

MUSP 5120Applied Voice

1 cr

MUSP 5220Applied Voice

2 cr

MUSP 5320Applied Voice

3 cr

MU 5331Vocal Pedagogy I: Voice Science

3 cr

MUSP 5130Applied Keyboard

1 cr

MUSP 5140Applied Woodwind

1 cr

MUSP 5150Applied Brass

1 cr

MUSP 5160Applied String

1 cr

MUSP 5170Applied Percussion

1 cr

MUSP 5230Applied Keyboard

2 cr

MUSP 5240Applied Woodwind

2 cr

MUSP 5250Applied Brass

2 cr

MUSP 5260Applied String

2 cr

MUSP 5270Applied Percussion

2 cr

MUSP 5330Applied Keyboard

3 cr

MUSP 5340Applied Woodwind

3 cr

MUSP 5350Applied Brass

3 cr

MUSP 5360Applied String

3 cr

MUSP 5370Applied Percussion

3 cr

MU 5362Instrumental Pedagogy I

3 cr

MUSE 5106Opera Workshop

1 cr

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