Choral Conducting
Required courses in music (4 hours): MUS 501, 502
In addition to the required courses in music, the program of study includes eight hours in choral conducting and two to six hours in music history and literature. Students must take MUS 539 Advanced Diction (two hours), MUS 519A Vocal Pedagogy (two hours) and four credit hours of MUS 540Q Applied Voice.
Electives: Elective hours as needed to complete the minimum program requirement of 32 hours. Electives, with approval of the graduate advisor, may include courses outside the field of music to a total of six hours.
Graduate Recital (4 hours): MUS 590
Career Outlook
Competition in the music industry is keen. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts job prospects to grow by eight percent over the next eight years. Talented individuals who are skilled in multiple instruments and musical styles will have the best job prospects. The growth of the Internet and other new forms of media may provide independent musicians and singers with alternative methods for distributing their music and making a profit. The BLS predicts graduates who wish to teach music will find a competitive but healthy job market.
SIUE’s Career Development Center maintains strong connections with regional and national education associations to help students explore employment options upon graduation.
