Master of Music in Performance - (Conducting) Wind, Orchestral and Choral emphasis

Our performance program blends hands-on experience and experiential education in a collaborative environment. It also serves as a gateway to a professional life in music and as an academic pathway to further specialized research at the DMA/PhD level.
Specifically, the Conducting program is designed to offer conductors advanced experience developing and increasing professional knowledge and practical skills through innovative, forward-thinking learning opportunities to create positive outcomes for students, educators and communities.
Course experiences are targeted towards developing further knowledge and practical skills in conducting techniques, repertoire, rehearsal strategies and approaches, leadership and communication, student learning and engagement through lessons, small and large ensemble conducting.
Outcomes
Students in this program will:
demonstrate advanced conducting techniques and rehearsal strategies through effective communication skills to lead, direct and conduct instrumental and choral ensembles
analyze and interpret musical scores for use in practical musical settings demonstrating a thorough knowledge of core repertoire
examine conducting approaches and musical expression through individual lessons, small and large ensemble conducting and scholarly research
apply advanced musical knowledge, artistry and interpretation gained through scholarly research and practical experiences
use advanced performance diagnostic and analytical listening skills in practical musical settings
reflect and respond to feedback at a high level
The UVic School of Music offers a two-year experience to prepare students for the professional realm of performance, administration, and research. All students receive exceptional training and custom-tailored projects and performance opportunities to support their ideas and goals.
Our programs guide students to achieve a foothold in professional positions in and around Victoria and the Pacific Northwest, from work in artist collectives and media groups to music technology development and arts administration.
For a hint at the success of our graduates and their entrepreneurial spirit as performers, organizers, administrators, and scholars, see our community connections and alumni profiles.

Start by reviewing the graduate school admission requirements, then view the additional requirements for our graduate music programs.
Some programs have audition requirements.
Applicants are generally expected to have a BMus or BA in Music.
Applicants should have at least a B+ (or 6/9) average during the last two years of undergraduate study, all students must meet the University minimum academic requirements.
Most of our degrees require two years of resident study, a final project/recital, and an oral examination (see our detailed course requirements).
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no sub score below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent