{"id":1761,"date":"2021-12-16T14:20:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T19:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/?page_id=1761"},"modified":"2026-06-12T16:01:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T20:01:30","slug":"master-choral-conducting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/graduate-studies\/master-choral-conducting\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Music in Choral Conducting"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"content-block content-block--has-menu wp-block-butler-content-block\">\n\t<div class=\"content-block-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-block-layout\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-menu-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"content-block-menu-nav\" aria-label=\"Site menu\" id=\"page-nav\"><div class=\"content-block-menu-wrapper\"><header class=\"content-block-menu-header\"><span class=\"content-block-menu-header-label\">School of Music Menu<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-mobile-toggle\" title=\"Toggle menu\" aria-label=\"Toggle menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/button><\/header><ul class=\"content-block-menu-list\"><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/about\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">About <\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/apply\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Applying to Music<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/majors-minors\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Majors &amp; Minors<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/faculty-staff\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/butler.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_2nKcPhRqCUuhWn4\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Hire a Musician<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/music\/events-performances\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Events &amp; Performances<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/current-students\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Current Students<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/music\/graduate-studies\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Graduate Studies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-hidden-overflow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/bassoon-reed-company\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Bassoon Reed Company<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-desktop-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-content-block-toggle-more-label=\"More links\" data-content-block-toggle-less-label=\"Hide links\">More links<\/button><\/nav>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-content-container is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h1 id=\"h-master-of-music-in-choral-conducting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master of Music in Choral Conducting<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer both a Master of Music in Choral Conducting and a Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting.&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;Choral Conducting program&nbsp;is designed for students interested in expanding their knowledge, skill, and effectiveness in conducting choral ensembles.<\/strong>&nbsp;This traditional degree program is designed with the full-time student in mind, and blends the practical experience of coached conducting experiences in front of our choral ensembles with weekly individual lessons in score study, gesture, rehearsal techniques, and repertoire knowledge. The program will be tailored to meet the needs and expectations of the individual student, whether their goals are the pursuit of conducting professional or university ensembles, or improving their performance as a choral director at the secondary level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2c90304e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text-link-blue-medium\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/go.butler.edu\/apply\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-container wp-block-butler-accordion-container\" data-allow-multiple=\"false\" style=\"--butler-accordion-title-bg-hover: ;\">\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tHow to apply\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Priority Application Deadline: February 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/go.butler.edu\/apply\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Application Requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of a US bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/go.butler.edu\/apply\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of recommendation commenting on your musical and academic abilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transcripts from all colleges and universities where you did the following*:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earned a degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earned more than 15 credits (undergraduate and graduate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed any program prerequisite (regardless of number of credit hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed courses for which candidates are applying for transfer credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International applicants must provide proof of a minimum level of proficiency in the English language as well as submit additional financial documentation. See the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/international\/applying-as-an-international-student\/\">International Student Application process<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-screening videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*<strong>Transcripts<\/strong><br>Copies of official transcripts may be uploaded in the online application for application review only. Applicants who receive an offer of admission will be required to submit official, final transcripts issued directly from the institution(s) for verification prior to enrollment. More information is available in the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/go.butler.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">application for admission<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: If you pass the pre-screening phase, you will be invited to campus to complete an interview and a conducting audition with appropriate choral conducting faculty.&nbsp;<\/strong>You will be contacted by the School of Music regarding the results of your pre-screening. The audition will consist of an interview, conducting a portion of a Butler choir, an informal solo demonstration on either voice or piano, and an aural skills exam. If you have any questions or have not been contacted about your pre-screening results or to set up an audition, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:JCAadmissions@butler.edu\">JCAadmissions@butler.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Complete any Graduate Assistantship position interviews\/auditions<\/strong>. Requirements differ by position. We will do our best to include any required evaluations during your audition day.chool of Music regarding the results of your pre-screening. If you pass the pre-screening, you will be invited to interview and audition with the choral faculty. The audition will consist of conducting a portion of a Butler choral ensemble rehearsal, an informal solo performance on either voice or piano, and an aural skills exam. If you have any questions or have not been contacted about your pre-screening results or to set up an audition, please email <a href=\"mailto:JCAadmissions@butler.edu\">JCAadmissions@butler.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tDegree overview\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Credit Hours:&nbsp;<\/strong>30 credit hours<br><strong>Anticipated Duration:&nbsp;<\/strong>2 years<br>Degree requires a conducting recital and final oral comprehensive exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Required courses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced Conducting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Keyboard Harmony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting Recital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Comprehensive Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applied Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensemble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seminar in Choral Literature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research in Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduate Choral Conducting Seminar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Graduate Conducting Seminar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designated Music Elective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Music Electives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/16\/2025\/04\/22122859\/MM-Choral-Conducting-FA23.pdf\"><strong>Download full degree guide as a PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tChoral Conducting Assistantships\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3 id=\"h-choral-area-graduate-assistantship\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choral Area Graduate Assistantship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;<\/strong>Full-time, degree-seeking graduate students seeking fall-term entry. Preference will be given to students pursuing an MM in Choral Conducting; however, students with requisite experience pursuing any degree plan are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to apply:&nbsp;<\/strong>Select the Choral Area assistantship when prompted on the Graduate Application. An audition and interview may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Award Details:<\/strong>&nbsp;Includes a full tuition waiver of graduate tuition of 15 credit hours per year plus a stipend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duties:&nbsp;<\/strong>Assist the choral faculty with choral ensembles, conducting classes, and choral activities; 10 hours of service per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Faculty supervisors:&nbsp;<\/strong>Eric Stark, Director of Choral Activities and Becky Marsh, Associate Professor of Music Education (Choral)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-indianapolis-symphonic-choir-fellowship\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Fellowship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;<\/strong>Full-time, degree-seeking graduate students seeking fall-term entry. Preference will be given to students pursuing an MM in Choral Conducting; however, students with requisite experience pursuing any degree plan are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to apply:&nbsp;<\/strong>Select the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Fellowship when prompted on the Graduate Application. An audition and interview may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Award Details:&nbsp;<\/strong>Includes a full tuition waiver of graduate tuition of 15 credit hours per year plus a stipend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duties:<\/strong> Assist the Indianpolis Symphonic Choir (ISC), under the direction of Dr. Eric Stark, ISC Artistic Director as well as ISC Assistant Artistic Director as an artistic partner in the leadership of the chorus as well as participating in\/attending all artistic functions of the ISC, including but not limited to rehearsals, performances, coachings, auditions, and regular staff meetings. Further responsibilities may include leading sectionals\/rehearsals or conducting the chorus in performance; it is therefore required that whoever holds this position maintains a high degree of knowledge of the repertoire being performed on an ongoing basis. 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