Conducting
Faculty: Wayne Bennett, instrumental
Robert Ponto, instrumental
Sharon J. Paul, choral

GRADUATE STUDY
Conducting at the UO School of Music and Dance Graduate study in choral or instrumental conducting is offered either as an area of major emphasis for the master of music degree, or as a supporting area for the doctor of musical arts or doctor of philosophy degrees.

The choral conducting program is designed to provide a breadth of study ranging from fundamental ensemble development and knowledge of choral repertory to experience with professional choral and instrumental ensembles under the tutelage of internationally recognized conductors. Choral conductors participate in the University's widely acclaimed Oregon Bach Festival, held in the summer.

The choral faculty is drawn from several departments of the School of Music and Dance and possesses a thorough and varied background in choral music.

The curriculum in instrumental conducting is designed for advanced preparation of college or high school instrumental directors. The core curriculum includes advanced studies in the techniques of conducting, repertory, rehearsal strategies and psychology, and advanced study on the student's major instrument. The flexible nature of the degree allows the student to select additional work from music history, advanced analysis, score reading, performance practices, or advanced pedagogy in strings, woodwinds, brass or percussion.

Limited enrollment in these conducting programs provides for a substantial practicum experience on the podium as well as close guidance from faculty members. Conducting students work with the major concert organizations in the School of Music and Dance.