The Instrumental Studies Department offers a program of study leading to the Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting: Wind-Band Emphasis. Students in the program have the opportunity to receive advanced instruction in technique, artistry, and scholarship while preparing for success as a conductor-educator in an academic or professional setting.
Areas of Specialization: Students are trained to listen to the many events occurring simultaneously in ensembles; to learn how to conduct rehearsals; to appreciate how text can affect musical performance; to distinguish between the many different kinds of ensemble participation depending on the media; and to develop their pianistic skills in order to meet the demands of advanced chamber and accompanied works.
Job Prospects: The program prepares musicians for either professional activity or doctoral study.
September 2025
Temple University
1801 N Broad Street,
PHILADELPHIA,
Pennsylvania,
19122, United States
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A degree in Music is expected.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
PTE Academic: 53
Application Deadline: Fall: December 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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