A program that prepares individuals to master the art of leading bands, choirs, orchestras and other ensembles in performance, and related music leadership. Includes instruction in score analysis and arranging, rehearsal and performance leadership, music coaching, arrangement and performance planning, ensemble operations management, and applications to specific school or professional ensembles.
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| Rank | School Name | Students | % of Total | Total On-Campus Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State University | 73 | 2% | $22,478 |
| 2 | Michigan State University | 10 | 0% | $28,862 |
| 3 | Rider University | 8 | 1% | $62,140 |
| 4 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | 7 | 0% | $27,476 |
| 5 | Southern Methodist University | 5 | 0% | $74,737 |
| 6 | Ithaca College | 5 | 0% | $62,757 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 4 | 0% | $36,652 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 4 | 0% | $30,298 |
| 9 | Brigham Young University-Provo | 4 | 0% | $18,776 |
| 10 | Berklee College of Music | 4 | 0% | $65,144 |
| 11 | Northwestern University | 3 | 0% | $74,649 |
| 12 | University of Oregon | 3 | 0% | $27,366 |
| 13 | Central Washington University | 3 | 0% | $23,201 |
| 14 | The Juilliard School | 3 | 1% | $65,610 |
| 15 | Butler University | 3 | 0% | $59,660 |
| 16 | Baylor University | 3 | 0% | $62,527 |
| 17 | Portland State University | 3 | 0% | $26,085 |
| 18 | Oklahoma City University | 3 | 0% | $44,172 |
| 19 | McMurry University | 3 | 2% | $41,375 |
| 20 | Chapman University | 2 | 0% | $73,182 |
| 21 | Mississippi College | 2 | 0% | $34,005 |
| 22 | The New England Conservatory of Music | 2 | 1% | $67,650 |
| 23 | Andrews University | 2 | 0% | $40,566 |
| 24 | University of Northern Iowa | 2 | 0% | $20,934 |
| 25 | Texas Christian University | 2 | 0% | $65,684 |
| 26 | University of Rochester | 2 | 0% | $72,721 |
| 27 | Central Michigan University | 2 | 0% | $24,889 |
| 28 | Temple University | 2 | 0% | $33,004 |
| 29 | Wichita State University | 2 | 0% | $24,042 |
| 30 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | 2 | 0% | $24,116 |
| 31 | Winthrop University | 2 | 0% | $28,938 |
| 32 | Mercer University | 2 | 0% | $52,488 |
| 33 | University of Akron Main Campus | 1 | 0% | $27,279 |
| 34 | The New School | 1 | 0% | $71,361 |
| 35 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 1 | 0% | $20,482 |
| 36 | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | 1 | 1% | $66,900 |
| 37 | Western Michigan University | 1 | 0% | $26,009 |
| 38 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | 1 | 0% | $27,638 |
| 39 | Hardin-Simmons University | 1 | 0% | $41,046 |
| 40 | Shenandoah University | 1 | 0% | $47,000 |
| 41 | University of Miami | 1 | 0% | $68,460 |
| 42 | University of Southern Maine | 1 | 0% | $22,968 |
| 43 | Catholic University of America | 1 | 0% | $64,560 |
| 44 | Syracuse University | 1 | 0% | $70,636 |
| 45 | Manhattan School of Music | 1 | 0% | $68,685 |
| 46 | Oakland University | 1 | 0% | $25,524 |
This list indicates the number of students that completed the Conducting program at the schools above.
It is not necessarily an indicator of academic rigor or quality of education.
Note that some schools do not have enough data to be ranked, and these schools will not appear in our lists.