A program that prepares individuals to master the art of leading bands, choirs, orchestras and other ensembles in performance, and related music leadership. Includes instruction in score analysis and arranging, rehearsal and performance leadership, music coaching, arrangement and performance planning, ensemble operations management, and applications to specific school or professional ensembles.
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| Rank | School Name | Students | % of Total | Total On-Campus Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 2% | $22,478 | |
| 2 | 10 | 0% | $28,862 | |
| 3 | Rider University | 8 | 1% | $62,140 |
| 4 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | 7 | 0% | $27,476 |
| 5 | Southern Methodist University | 5 | 0% | $74,737 |
| 6 | Ithaca College | 5 | 0% | $62,757 |
| 7 | 4 | 0% | $36,652 | |
| 8 | Berklee College of Music | 4 | 0% | $65,144 |
| 9 | Brigham Young University-Provo | 4 | 0% | $18,776 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 4 | 0% | $30,298 |
| 11 | 3 | 0% | $26,085 | |
| 12 | The Juilliard School | 3 | 1% | $65,610 |
| 13 | Northwestern University | 3 | 0% | $74,649 |
| 14 | University of Oregon | 3 | 0% | $27,366 |
| 15 | Central Washington University | 3 | 0% | $23,201 |
| 16 | Baylor University | 3 | 0% | $62,527 |
| 17 | Oklahoma City University | 3 | 0% | $44,172 |
| 18 | McMurry University | 3 | 2% | $41,375 |
| 19 | Butler University | 3 | 0% | $59,660 |
| 20 | Central Michigan University | 2 | 0% | $24,889 |
| 21 | Temple University | 2 | 0% | $33,004 |
| 22 | University of Rochester | 2 | 0% | $72,721 |
| 23 | Texas Christian University | 2 | 0% | $65,684 |
| 24 | University of Northern Iowa | 2 | 0% | $20,934 |
| 25 | Mercer University | 2 | 0% | $52,488 |
| 26 | Andrews University | 2 | 0% | $40,566 |
| 27 | Chapman University | 2 | 0% | $73,182 |
| 28 | Winthrop University | 2 | 0% | $28,938 |
| 29 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | 2 | 0% | $24,116 |
| 30 | Mississippi College | 2 | 0% | $34,005 |
| 31 | The New England Conservatory of Music | 2 | 1% | $67,650 |
| 32 | 2 | 0% | $24,042 | |
| 33 | Oakland University | 1 | 0% | $25,524 |
| 34 | Syracuse University | 1 | 0% | $70,636 |
| 35 | University of Southern Maine | 1 | 0% | $22,968 |
| 36 | Shenandoah University | 1 | 0% | $47,000 |
| 37 | Manhattan School of Music | 1 | 0% | $68,685 |
| 38 | Catholic University of America | 1 | 0% | $64,560 |
| 39 | Hardin-Simmons University | 1 | 0% | $41,046 |
| 40 | University of Miami | 1 | 0% | $68,460 |
| 41 | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | 1 | 1% | $66,900 |
| 42 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | 1 | 0% | $27,638 |
| 43 | Western Michigan University | 1 | 0% | $26,009 |
| 44 | 1 | 0% | $20,482 | |
| 45 | The New School | 1 | 0% | $71,361 |
| 46 | University of Akron Main Campus | 1 | 0% | $27,279 |
This list indicates the number of students that completed the Conducting program at the schools above.
It is not necessarily an indicator of academic rigor or quality of education.
Note that some schools do not have enough data to be ranked, and these schools will not appear in our lists.