About the course

Hartt?s Music Conducting program gives you the unique opportunity to gain conducting experience in a variety of genres including vocal, opera, music theatre, and all aspects of instrumental conducting. At Hartt, highly qualified graduate students can pursue advanced study in our unique conducting or instrumental conducting program. These programs are designed for students who are interested in, and demonstrate the potential to succeed in a professional conducting career from university employment to professional conducting appointments. In addition to spending intensive time in your individual discipline (orchestra, wind band, choir), every student will also conduct and perform with other disciplines. Hartt?s conducting program is truly unique, and we believe that it responds to the need for young conductors to be educated in a variety of conducting experiences. Instrumental Conducting at The Hartt School is a unique program that strives to prepare you for the many varied and diverse opportunities that await the young conductor. You will work with two faculty members, Glen Adsit (Director of Bands), and Edward Cumming (Director of Orchestral Activities), both of whom have a combined sixty years of experience as performers and teachers all over the world. In addition to weekly private lessons, score analysis and seminar, each conducting student will have the opportunity to pursue further studies with our vocal faculty. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$196,948

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	West Hartford
Fall (August), 2025	West Hartford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Hartford

Official transcript/record from each high school (secondary school) you have attended.

　　GPA - 2.75 (out of 4.0)

　　IELTS - 6.5

　　TOEFL iBT - 80

　　International Baccalaureate - English A1 or A2 with grade of 3 or higher

　　Advanced Placement English with a grade of 3 or higher

　　SAT Evidence based reading / writing 480 or higher

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Hartford. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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