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Course Requirements
| Core Courses | 15 units | |
| GMUS 500 | Introduction to Graduate Music Program | 3 |
| GMUS 501 | Seminar in Music History I | 3 |
| GMUS 502 | Seminar in Music History II | 3 |
| GMUS 503 | Advanced Analysis of Form and Style | 3 |
| GMUS 509 | Conducting I (Choral) | 3 |
| Additional Courses Required for the Master of Music Conducting | 21 units | |
| GMUS 504 | Advanced Orchestration | 3 |
| GMUS 505 | Advanced Arranging | 3 |
| GMUS 510 | Conducting II (Instrumental) | 3 |
| GMUS 511 | Conducting III (Applied Lessons) | 3 |
| GMUS 512 | Conducting IV (Applied Lessons) | 3 |
| GMUS 542 | Vocal Lessons | 3 |
| Electives*/^ | 4 | |
| Total | 36 units | |
| *One unit may be taken each semester until completion of degree. | ||
| ^Elective courses may be selected from any of APU's graduate programs with the approval of the graduate chair. Classes must be numbered 500 or higher. | ||
Advisory Note
Courses are scheduled so that the program can be completed in two years. A maximum of eight years is allowed for the completion of the degree.
Experiential Learning
The School of Music encourages the integration of academic learning and practical experience in the Master of Music in Performance, Master of Music Education, and Master of Music in Conducting programs. Domestic and international graduate students are encouraged to work as professional musicians (e.g., choral and instrumental directors, vocal and instrumental performers, private teachers) while completing their degree.
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
