Sample Curriculum
Certificate in Conducting
(Orchestral, Wind, or Choral)
28 Credit Hours
Courses
Conducting Tutorial
Credit hours
12
Two Advanced Conducting Classes outside the major
concentration
4
Extra-musical roles of the Music Director
6
Ensemble Participation in the major concentration
6
Electives
Optional
Other Requirements
-Candidates will be enrolled in the Certificate program for two years.
-Candidates will successfully perform one full-length conducting recital while
enrolled in the Program.
-Candidates must attend the three (3) scheduled all-school convocations during
each quarter of study.
International Students
In order to qualify for an F-1 or J-1 visa, students must enroll in at least eight (8)
credit hours per quarter, with the exception of their final quarter at DU. As a
Certificate candidate, you may be required to register for credit hours and
coursework additional to the minimum requirements of your program in order to
fulfill the 8-credit requirement.
This Sample Curriculum is for prospective students only. Lamont students should reference the
Status Sheets found in the Lamont tab on PioneerWeb for more detailed information.