Master of Music in Conducting
Prepare for a professional conducting career with advanced study at Technological University Dublin.
Best for:Best for advanced musicians and instrumentalists with strong conducting experience seeking professional development.
Overview
The Master of Music in Conducting at Technological University Dublin is designed to prepare advanced musicians for future professional careers as conductors in the music industry. The curriculum combines rigorous academic coursework, specialized training, and practical rehearsal and concert experience within a conservatory setting. Students are expected to demonstrate strong musical aptitude, complete extensive repertoire training, and participate in comprehensive auditions and interviews. Successful graduates leave equipped with the leadership and technical expertise required for high-level musical direction.
What you'll do
- Participate in specialized conducting tutorials and practical rehearsal sessions
- Engage with repertoire study across diverse orchestral and choral contexts
- Collaborate with instrumentalists, vocalists, and ensembles in performance settings
- Complete academic coursework and research assignments in music
- Prepare for and execute public concerts and assessed performances
Requirements
Degree required: Honours degree (minimum 2.2) in music performance or music with a strong specialism in performance, or equivalent professional standing
Degree offered: Master of Music
Language: English; IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score lower than 6, or equivalent
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated conducting potential or equivalent professional standing
- Proficiency in score reading and musical analysis
- Experience leading rehearsals in concert or ensemble contexts
- Strong academic writing skills in music
- Applicants must hold an approved honours degree or demonstrate equivalent professional standing
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-01
Submit your application online through the university portal along with all required supporting documentation, including a conducting portfolio video. Eligible candidates will be invited to participate in a pre-selection review followed by an audition and interview.
- CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic writing sample
- 2 reference letters
- High-quality conducting video recording
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