Conducting
Develop the artistic skills needed for a career conducting professional ensembles. Conducting students at NEC develop the artistic skills needed for a career conducting professional ensembles. Whether concentrating in orchestral or choral conducting, every student benefits from frequent podium time in front of accomplished NEC musicians.
The program reinforces the student’s understanding of the conductor’s art and craft. The rigorous curriculum, under the guidance of NEC’s ensemble directors, features coursework in score reading, instrumentation, orchestration, and performance practice, along with private studio and seminars.
Choral Conducting
NEC’s Choral Conducting program offers comprehensive training for aspiring choral conductors, emphasizing technical skills and artistic expression. The curriculum includes hands-on experience with a variety of choral ensembles, preparing students for professional leadership roles in diverse musical settings.
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Through an immersive curriculum, NEC’s Orchestral Conducting program develops students’ technical prowess and interpretive insight. It offers extensive podium time with a variety of orchestras, mentorship from renowned faculty, and opportunities to engage with contemporary and classical repertoire, preparing students for professional conducting careers.
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