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Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Conducting (Wind Emphasis)

The DMA program in Conducting (Wind Emphasis) is a highly select degree program. One student is granted admission to the program at time. It is intended for the experienced wind conductor who, upon completion of the degree, is seeking employment as a university wind ensemble conductor and/or Director of Bands. The DMA at Ohio State University is a comprehensive degree that includes instruction and performance requirements in wind ensemble/band, orchestral and choral conducting as a matter of course.

Application Requirements
Application must be made to Ohio State University/School of Music (click here for application information). In addition to the university application requirements, the student must submit a resume, a repertoire list of works conducted, and a separate list of works studied but not conducted. A videotape (VHS) or DVD of a recent rehearsal and a recent performance is required. Submitting a recording of a performance on your major instrument can also strengthen the application.

Auditions
A student’s application does not guarantee an on campus audition. If a student is granted an audition, it will consist of conducting the OSU Wind Symphony (repertoire to be determined on an individual basis), and an interview with the Graduate Conducting Faculty.

Length of Program
This degree is a three-year program consisting of two years of course work and performances, and one year to write the final document and additional performances.

Funding
The DMA student will hold a three-year graduate assistantship that consists of a tuition waiver and a stipend.

Responsibilities
Duties include conducting the Collegiate Winds, assisting and teaching undergraduate conducting classes, and assisting the Director of Bands. The DMA student guest conducts the Wind Symphony on a regular basis and occasionally guest conducts the Symphonic Band and University Band. Regular conducting opportunities and teaching experience in the undergraduate conducting curriculum are important strengths of the DMA at Ohio State.

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Masters Degree in Wind Conducting


	The MM in Wind Conducting is a highly select degree program. Typically two students are in the program at a time although, in rare circumstances, exceptions will be considered. Application Requirements Application must be made to Ohio State University/School of Music (click here for application information). In addition to the university application requirements, the student must submit a resume, a repertoire list of works conducted, and a separate list of works studied but not conducted. A videotape (VHS) or DVD of a recent rehearsal is also required. While there is no teaching experience required, this can strengthen the candidate’s application to this program. Similarly, submitting a recording of a performance on your major instrument can strengthen the application. Auditions A student’s application does not guarantee an on campus audition. If a student is granted an audition, it will consist of conducting one of the OSU band ensembles (repertoire to be determined on an individual basis), and a short interview with the Wind Conducting Faculty. Length of Program This degree can be completed in one year, however, it is the feeling of the conducting faculty that a two-year program is preferable. In the second year skills are solidified, conducting opportunities are expanded and additional knowledge is gained. Funding The OSU Bands have no graduate assistantships to offer at the MM level. However, many of our students have had success by making application for the University Fellowship (click here for application information). The fellowship program has high academic requirements and application and audition deadlines must be adhered to strictly.

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