About the course

DMA Conducting students present three recitals with an ensemble of graduate student vocalists. Year one is an a cappella performance, year two includes a small number of instrumentalists, and the third year recital includes chorus and chamber orchestra.

　　Students in their third year of study often serve as Conducting Fellows with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and have the opportunity for coaching with Maestro Willis and to rehearse and lead a performance.

　　DMA students write a thesis in their third year guided by the world-class scholars and performers on our faculty.

　　Recent Masterclasses include: Seraphic Fire, Tallis Scholars, Cantus, Schola Antiqua, The Crossing, Donald Nally, Joseph Flummerfelt, Stephen Cleobury, Benjamin Saunders, Chris McElroy, Alastair Willis, and Kimberly Dunn Adams

　　Biennial trips to Italy and England to study the musical traditions of Rome and the English Cathedral tradition of child and adult choristers leading worship 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: 6 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

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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　　199th / 1250

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