Undergraduate Conducting
Master of Music (MM) in Conducting
The Master of Music degree in Conducting (Band, Choral, or Orchestral) offers rigorous training focused on artistic integrity and leadership at a high level. The program is grounded upon a three-pronged approach: prepare the mind, train the body, and cultivate the soul. Through a thorough study of scores, the development of expressive and clear conducting techniques, and a servant-minded connection to the music and musicians, students are trained to communicate intentional musical ideas while leading and inspiring an ensemble to achieve high levels of artistry.
Regardless of the area of focus (Band, Choral, or Orchestral), graduate conducting students will study under the collaborative guidance of the entire graduate conducting faculty, thus making the MM in conducting at Baylor a unique and comprehensive program.
Faculty
Band Conducting
led by Eric Wilson
Choral Conducting
led by Kristina MacMullen
Podium Experience and Recitals
Students in the MM Conducting program (choral emphasis) will gain experiences that both broaden and deepen their musical perspectives and skill set. Graduate conductors are integrated into the regular rehearsal patterns of the Baylor A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers and/or Bella Voce, where they will learn how to sharpen their rehearsal and gestural skills at the highest level.
Additionally, graduate choral conductors will have valuable opportunities to further their rehearsal and gestural skill as they learn about cultivating choral communities with both vocational and avocational singers having the opportunity to learn from all Baylor choral conducting faculty. These experiences with choirs populated by both majors and non-major singers, such as Bella Voce, Concert Choir, Men’s Chorus and Women’s Chorus, broaden the graduate conductor’s perspectives on community building, rehearsal pedagogy, and repertoire selection as well as gesture.
At the end of their study, graduate choral conductors will have the opportunity to prepare a culminating recital project with A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers or Bella Voce.
Orchestral Conducting
led by Jeffrey Grogan