Conducting Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements: 12-15 units | ||
| Required courses: | ||
| MUSC 356 | CONDUCTING | 1 |
| MUSC 357 | CHORAL CONDUCTING | 1 |
| MUSC 358 | INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING | 1 |
| MUSC 455 | FORM AND ANALYSIS | 2 |
| Select at least 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| SURVEY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC | ||
| HISTORY OF AMERICAN JAZZ | ||
| WOMEN IN MUSIC | ||
MUSC 464 | ||
| MUSIC AND DISABILITY | ||
| MUSIC AND POLITICS | ||
| Select 1-4 units: | ||
| MUSC 498 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 1-4 |
| Conducting Recital or Capstone Project | ||
| Students will conduct one of the department’s standing large or small ensembles in a public performance. PREREQ: MUSC 356, MUSC 357, MUSC 358, and MUSC 455. Concurrent enrollment with MUSC 498 - Independent Study. Enrollment limited to two students per semester. | ||
| Total Units | 12-15 | |
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in all relevant courses in order to enroll in the independent study and conducting recital/capstone project.
Note regarding music minors: This certificate program is open to both music majors and minors as long as they have completed MUSC 254, Aural Skills IV, before enrolling in MUSC 356, Conducting.