Concentration in Music Education
This concentration is designed for students and teachers who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in both music and music pedagogy.

Choral Conducting Emphasis
The Choral Conducting Program at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is committed to musical excellence. The graduate curriculum is designed to build a well-rounded conductor / teacher, drawing on the inherent musical and personal strengths of the graduate conducting student. The program offers two options: the MM in Performance: Choral Conducting, which requires a two-year residency, and the MM in Music Education: Choral Conducting Emphasis, which can be completed during summers and evenings.

The dual conducting program accepts a limited number of students who pursue a variety of professional directions, including education and church music. Students who are full-time music educators at the middle/high school levels will be considered if they have three (3) years prior teaching experience, and are presently conducting an ensemble(s) that will serve as their graduate conducting recital ensemble. Students who are not public school educators must show a minimum of three (3) years of full-time music/conducting employment, and be presently conducting a high school, religious or community ensemble that will serve as their graduate conducting recital ensemble. To develop the musicianship and skills that will be important for the student's future professional success, graduate courses are organized in the areas of music literature and theory, the choral/vocal instrument, conducting, and teaching.

Click here to download a PDF brochure on the Choral Conducting program.

For further information on the Choral Conducting Emphasis
Dr. Sharon A. Hansen
Director of Choral Activities
414.229.4595
sahansen@uwm.edu

Dr. Timothy Noonan
Graduate Advisor
414.229.2286
noonantp@aol.com

Ms. Claudia Schulta
Program Administrator
UWM Department of Music
414.229.4393; 414.229.5162
414.229.2776 fax
mcls@uwm.edu

For information on credits and courses, recital, comprehensive examination, and time limit, click here.

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