Conducting M.A., D.M.A.
As a small department within a large School of Music, we offer graduate students the best of both worlds: excellent access to research libraries, stimulating performance opportunities, and ample teaching opportunities, all with a maximum of individualized attention from faculty.
Wind Conducting
- Degree requirements for Master of Arts: Wind Conducting
- Degree requirements for Doctor of Musical Arts: Wind Conducting
Pre-screening/Admission Requirement
- Current CV, include with the application.
- Current repertoire list of wind works applicant has studied and conducted; email directly to Dr. Heidel.
- Video of conducting a rehearsal and/or performance; include on the pre-screening form.
Applications must be completed by December 1st. Finalists will be invited to campus for a live audition in late January/early February based on the above materials as well as the documents in their graduate application.
Contact information: Richard Mark Heidel, Director of Bands, 319-335-1635, mark-heidel@uiowa.edu
Choral Conducting
- Degree requirements for Master of Arts: Choral Conducting
- Degree Requirements for Doctor of Musical Arts: Choral Conducting
Contact information: Timothy Stalter, Director of Choral Activities, 319-335-1677, timothy-stalter@uiowa.edu
Orchestral Conducting
- Degree requirements for Master of Arts: Orchestral Conducting
- Degree requirements for Doctor of Musical Arts: Orchestral Conducting
Contact information: David Becker, Interim Director of Orchestras, 319-335-1628, david-becker@uiowa.edu