Conducting Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements: 12-15 units
Required courses:
MUSC 356CONDUCTING1
MUSC 357CHORAL CONDUCTING1
MUSC 358INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING1
MUSC 455FORM AND ANALYSIS2
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 498INDEPENDENT STUDY1-4
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 Units12-15

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.