DMA in Conducting

The DMA in conducting offers four options for doctoral students in the ASU Herberger College School of Music. The degree is designed with the belief that one is first and foremost a conductor, with a specialty in choral, orchestral, wind band or theatrical music. In this program you take a core group of common courses, regardless of emphasis area. You also have opportunities to learn about the repertory and conducting issues for each medium, including the option of acquiring a cognate in a second conducting area.

The School of Music DMA conducting program trains highly-qualified musicians to become conductors and scholars, emphasizing a thorough knowledge of repertory, knowledge of historical and analytical issues, an understanding of efficient, effective rehearsal technique and a clear, expressive conducting technique. As a doctoral student, you receive considerable individual attention and have regular opportunities to rehearse and conduct ensembles.