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 | Berklee College of Music | 4 | 0% | $65,144 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 4 | 0% | $30,298 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 4 | 0% | $36,652 |
| 10 | Brigham Young University-Provo | 4 | 0% | $18,776 |
| 11 | Butler University | 3 | 0% | $59,660 |
| 12 | Central Washington University | 3 | 0% | $23,201 |
| 13 | McMurry University | 3 | 2% | $41,375 |
| 14 | Oklahoma City University | 3 | 0% | $44,172 |
| 15 | The Juilliard School | 3 | 1% | $65,610 |
| 16 | University of Oregon | 3 | 0% | $27,366 |
| 17 | Baylor University | 3 | 0% | $62,527 |
| 18 | Northwestern University | 3 | 0% | $74,649 |
| 19 | Portland State University | 3 | 0% | $26,085 |
| 20 | Temple University | 2 | 0% | $33,004 |
| 21 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | 2 | 0% | $24,116 |
| 22 | Andrews University | 2 | 0% | $40,566 |
| 23 | Texas Christian University | 2 | 0% | $65,684 |
| 24 | Winthrop University | 2 | 0% | $28,938 |
| 25 | University of Northern Iowa | 2 | 0% | $20,934 |
| 26 | Wichita State University | 2 | 0% | $24,042 |
| 27 | Mercer University | 2 | 0% | $52,488 |
| 28 | Mississippi College | 2 | 0% | $34,005 |
| 29 | University of Rochester | 2 | 0% | $72,721 |
| 30 | The New England Conservatory of Music | 2 | 1% | $67,650 |
| 31 | Central Michigan University | 2 | 0% | $24,889 |
| 32 | Chapman University | 2 | 0% | $73,182 |
| 33 | Western Michigan University | 1 | 0% | $26,009 |
| 34 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | 1 | 0% | $27,638 |
| 35 | The New School | 1 | 0% | $71,361 |
| 36 | University of Miami | 1 | 0% | $68,460 |
| 37 | Syracuse University | 1 | 0% | $70,636 |
| 38 | Oakland University | 1 | 0% | $25,524 |
| 39 | University of Southern Maine | 1 | 0% | $22,968 |
| 40 | Shenandoah University | 1 | 0% | $47,000 |
| 41 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 1 | 0% | $20,482 |
| 42 | Hardin-Simmons University | 1 | 0% | $41,046 |
| 43 | Manhattan School of Music | 1 | 0% | $68,685 |
| 44 | Catholic University of America | 1 | 0% | $64,560 |
| 45 | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | 1 | 1% | $66,900 |
| 46 | University of Akron Main Campus | 1 | 0% | $27,279 |
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.