PhD in Music Conducting at University of Hartford

University of Hartford

United States of America, Hartford

University Rank:#5

The Music Conducting at University of Hartford is a Full Time PhD program offered at the university's main campus in Hartford , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 28, 2027.

About PhD in Music Conducting

At Hartt, highly qualified graduate students can pursue advanced study in our unique conducting or instrumental conducting program. These programs are designed for students who are interested in, and demonstrate the potential to succeed in a professional conducting career from university employment to professional conducting appointments.

In addition to spending intensive time in your individual discipline (orchestra, wind band, choir), every student will also conduct and perform with other disciplines. Hartt's conducting program is truly unique, and we believe that it responds to the need for young conductors to be educated in a variety of conducting experiences.

CHORAL CONDUCTING

Studying choral conducting at Hartt offers you rigorous training that includes private conducting lessons, languages and diction, voice study, musicianship, score reading and preparation, performance practice, and an array of academic studies to prepare choral directors for conducting and teaching careers in the community, school, and university settings. Students work closely with Hartt choral ensembles and both degree programs have required choral performances as part of the curriculum.

INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING

Instrumental Conducting at The Hartt School is a unique program that strives to prepare you for the many varied and diverse opportunities that await the young conductor. You will work with two faculty members, Glen Adsit (Director of Bands), and Edward Cumming (Director of Orchestral Activities), both of whom have a combined sixty years of experience as performers and teachers all over the world. In addition to weekly private lessons, score analysis and seminar, each conducting student will have the opportunity to pursue further studies with our vocal faculty.

The conducting program normally consists of two masters students and two doctoral students, each of whom has the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Contemporary Ensemble and (depending on the candidate's interest) Music Theatre and Opera.

Hartt's Music Conducting program gives you the unique opportunity to gain conducting experience in a variety of genres including vocal, opera, music theatre, and all aspects of instrumental conducting.

Disciplines

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Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Music Conducting at University of Hartford

Entry Requirements

Transcript Evaluations

All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) member such as WES, IEE, or SpanTran. If the transcript is written in English, a course-by-course evaluation is still required, as grading systems vary from country to country.

Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Engineering, and Master of Science in Engineering programs will accept official international transcripts received directly from the institution (transcripts uploaded by the applicant is considered unofficial) but reserve the right to request an evaluation.

Submit English Proficiency Scores

Students who are not from majority native-English speaking countries are required to submit English proficiency test scores from TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, or Duolingo.

Submit Your Deposit

Once accepted, international students must submit their $300 deposit via the application portal prior to an I-20 being issued. The deposit is a prepayment of tuition and will be applied to the student's future tuition bill. If a student’s visa (F1 or J1) is denied, the student should email a copy of the denial letter to [email protected] to request a refund.

Once you are accepted to the University of Hartford, please visit the Accepted Student Resource page for information on next steps.

Request an I-20

After your tuition deposit is paid, the Office of Graduate Admission will email you with instructions on how to request an I-20.

Students will be required to submit a passport, and financial documents that indicate financial capability and responsibility for at least the first year of enrollment (tuition, fees, and living expenses). Supporting financial documents from a financial institution with current U.S. dollars exchange rates must be provided within 6 months of enrollment. If you are not personally funding your tuition, your sponsor must submit a sponsor certification and submit official financial documentation. If you have questions related to estimated expenses please email [email protected].

Once your I-20 is issued, the International Center ([email protected]) will send an email to your University of Hartford email address with instructions to retrieve your I-20.

Apply for a Student Visa

The University is a SEVP approved institution authorized to enroll F-1 and J-1 students and scholars. For a step-by-step guide to applying for your visa, review the International Center's guide.

Submit Your Immunization Records

The Immunization Record Form must be completed and uploaded to the Health Services Student Portal prior to move in. Forms may be downloaded from Health Services. For more information and access to the portal, visit: hartford.edu/health-forms.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Music Conducting at University of Hartford

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for PhD in Music Conducting at University of Hartford

International applicants are required to submit the following materials as part of their graduate application:

International applicants are required to submit the following materials as part of their graduate application:

Online application: All applicants must submit an online application and supplemental documents according to the program requirements.
Application fee: International applicants who incur the expense of having their non-U.S. academic degrees evaluated, have their $50 application fee waived; Common Application System (CAS) applicants are responsible for processing fees charged by CAS; International students applying to The Hartt School are still responsible for a $40 audition fee.

PhD in Music Conducting at University of Hartford

University of Hartford

United States of America, Hartford