Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in Conducting aims to educate conductors who, with their musical training, are capable of serving and promoting Hungarian and universal musical culture, particularly in the field of orchestral music.

Program Details

Program Structure

• The program leads to a Master's degree (Magister, Master; abbreviated as MA).
• The specialization is in Wind Orchestra Conducting.
• The degree certificate indicates the specialization as a Wind Orchestra Conductor-Artist.
• The program duration is 4 semesters.

Admission Requirements

• For admission to the Master's program, the following Bachelor's degrees are accepted with full credit recognition:
  • Music Teacher training with a specialization in Orchestra and Choir Conducting, and Choir Conducting.
  • Classical flute, classical clarinet, classical oboe, classical saxophone, classical bassoon, classical horn, classical trumpet, classical trombone, classical tuba, and classical percussion specializations.
  • Other music-related fields as defined by the higher education law of 1993, including music theory-solfeggio teacher, choir conducting, wind orchestra conducting, and instrument teacher (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion).
• Other Bachelor's degrees in music performance and musicology can also be considered, with credit recognition determined by the higher education institution's credit transfer committee.
• The minimum number of credits required for admission is:
  • 30 credits in the theoretical and historical background of music.
  • 10 credits in conducting performance art or related specific theoretical knowledge.
• Students must have at least 20 credits in the listed areas from their Bachelor's studies.
• Any missing credits must be acquired according to the study and examination regulations.

Program Objectives

The program aims to educate conductors who are:

• Knowledgeable in the repertoire of orchestral art and its practical application methods.
• Capable of establishing new ensembles and leading different types of orchestras.
• Equipped with refined theoretical and instrumental skills that they can apply individually in the field of orchestral art.
• Prepared to take on initiating roles in various music institutions.

Curriculum

• The total number of credits required for the Master's degree is 120.
• The program is highly practice-oriented (70-80%).
• The diploma work (diploma concert) is worth 15 credits.
• The minimum number of credits for elective subjects is 6.
• The minimum number of credits for specialization is 65.

Career Prospects

Graduates are prepared for careers as conductors, capable of serving and promoting musical culture, and are also eligible to pursue doctoral studies.