Conducting (Orchestral)

Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 24-25 and Prior

Studio

COND 500	Studio Conducting	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Conducting

COND 565	Advanced Conducting - Orchestral	2
COND 566	Advanced Conducting - Orchestral	2
COND 665	Advanced Conducting - Orchestral	2
COND 666	Advanced Conducting - Orchestral	2
Total Credit Hours:		8

Score Reading*

COND 503	Score Reading	2
COND 504	Score Reading	2
Total Credit Hours:		4

Foreign Languages**

GERM 501	German I	3
	Or
GERM 502	German II	3
	Or
ITAL 501	Italian I	3
	Or
ITAL 502	Italian II	3
	Or
FREN 501	French I	3
	Or
FREN 502	French II	3
Total Credit Hours:		4

Music Theory

THYG xxx	Any credit-bearing course with a THYG prefix	2
Total Credit Hours:		4

As of Fall 2025, the THYG prefix is no longer used. Students will take courses with prefix MTHY and a course number of 500 or above. All courses with code MTHY 5xx are 3-credit courses as of Fall 2025. Students should consult with their advisors to discuss appropriate plans for fulfillment of their degree requirements.

Musicology

MHST 5xx	Any MHST course with a 500-level course number	2
	Or
MHST 6xx	Any MHST course with a 600-level course number	2
Total Credit Hours:		4

All courses with code MHST 5xx or MHST 6xx are 3-credit courses as of Fall 2025. Students should consult with their advisors to discuss appropriate plans for fulfillment of their degree requirements.

Electives

Total Credit Hours:

Recital

COND 699	Master of Music Recital	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Total Credit Hours: 44

* Waived if outstanding proficiency is demonstrated. If one of both semesters of Score Reading are waived, students will earn the associated credits through elective coursework.

** Order of preference: German/Italian/French

Additional Requirements

Attendance at NEC Orchestra rehearsals as specified by the department chair

Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 25-26