Instrumental Conducting Wind Band

Develop an advanced understanding of the artistry and technique of wind-band conducting with the Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting with Wind-Band Emphasis in Temple's Boyer College of Music and Dance. Focus on wind instruments and band ensembles. Students who complete this 32-credit, six-year master's degree are prepared for doctoral studies, as well as careers as conductor-educators in an academic or professional setting.

Learn how to conduct rehearsals and train your ear to identify simultaneous musical events in ensembles. Through the coursework, you will

• learn effective and thorough score study and preparation,
• develop advanced physical conducting technique, and
• train to lead efficient rehearsals and sectionals, culminating in performance.

In addition to lesson courses, you'll explore music analysis and style, as well as performance. 

Based in Philadelphia, the program gives students the opportunity to study in close proximity to prestigious institutions such as the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and The Philadelphia Orchestra. The Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting with Wind-Band Emphasis is part of Temple's interdisciplinary Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts.

University degree requiring four years of study.

Request one certified copy of official transcripts from every college and university you have attended, even if only one course was taken. International degrees must be assessed for equivalency with a U.S. degree based on the characteristics of the national educational system, the type of institution attended and the level of studies completed. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration. If unofficial transcripts are submitted during the application process, submission of official academic records will be required by the end of your first term of graduate study if you are admitted and subsequently enroll at Temple University.

Workshops, Master Classes and Guest Artists

Students are offered access to some of the most successful instrumental conductors and performers working today through intimate workshops, master classes and direct interaction with guest artists. Recent guests include

• • American Brass Quintet,
  • Anthony McGill,
  • Canadian Brass,
  • David Kim,
  • Lynn Harrell,
• • Michael Tree,
  • Momenta Quartet,
  • Nitzan Haroz,
  • Pamela Frank and
  • Ricardo Morales.

Graduates from the Instrumental Conducting Wind Band MM program are prepared to carry on toward a doctoral degree, or for future careers as

• band directors,
• music directors,
• performers,
• professors/educators and
• speaker/lecturers.