Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting

West Virginia University

The primary objective of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree is the recognition of the highest achievement in music performance and teaching, preparing artist-pedagogues for careers in higher education and in the professional world. The curriculum prepares you for careers in higher education and in the professional world. You will study repertoire and technique specific to ensembles in all 3 major performance areas: wind band, choir and orchestral. Demonstration of knowledge, skill, expressive fluency, and general conducting competency will be developed through public performance preparation with all 3 areas however, most performing will be completed in your primary area of emphasis.

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