About the course

Student organists and conductors acquire a broad knowledge of Western sacred and concert repertories from performance and analytical viewpoints. As part of their core training, students also practice complementary skills that have become increasingly necessary in the professional world, such as conducting children's choruses and multi-disciplinary performance techniques. This program, housed in the College of Arts and Letters, draws world-class faculty from both the Music and Theology departments. As part of the academic curriculum in Choral Conducting or Organ, students, together with the Director of Graduate Studies, will select courses that meet the requirements of the degree program and that support their individual professional goals. The program includes courses in liturgy and theology, ritual studies, early music and historical performance practices, music history, theory and analysis, and ethnomusicology, among others. Conductors and organists have substantial opportunities for public performance, podium time, and interactions with professionals in the field. Sacred Music at Notre Dame hosts visits by some of the most salient choral composers, conductors, and ensembles of our time. These visits are frequently combined with master classes and private lessons. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 7 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Notre Dame
Fall (August), 2025	Notre Dame

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Notre Dame

A Master of Music degree (MM) or a Master of Sacred Music (MSM) degree with majors or concentrations in organ or choral conducting. If you are taking the TOEFL IBT, then the minimum score is a total of 80 points, with a minimum of 23 on the Speaking section. If you are taking the IELTS, the minimum score is 7.0. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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