Skip to Main Content
undergraduate

Conducting


What is a conducting major?

Conducting programs prepare students to master the art of leading bands, choirs, orchestras and other ensembles in performance, and related music leadership. Course topics concentrate on score analysis and arranging, rehearsal and performance leadership, music coaching, arrangement and performance planning, ensemble operations management, and applications to specific school or professional ensembles.

How much do conducting majors make?

This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!

How popular is conducting as a major?

Each year, fewer than 5 students obtain a bachelor’s degree in conducting. In 2021, fewer than 5 students received a bachelor's degree. This is relatively the same number of conducting majors as there were in 2020. Conducting is a relatively uncommon major within music.

Advice from conducting majors

No data yet, we need you to start the conversation!

Share your experience