The Master of Arts in Conducting degree offers qualified students the opportunity to work with advanced ensembles and study one-on-one with experienced faculty to advance your conducting and leadership skills.
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"I really enjoy the environment that exists in the music building. Rather than a spirit of competitiveness, the students really support and uplift each other."Jemma AllenVocal Performance & Vocal Music Education | Class of 2025
The Conducting concentration in the M.A. in Music allows focused study in a primary area of conducting (instrumental, orchestral or choral) for those who want to improve their conducting technique and rehearsal skills for the public schools or prepare for doctoral work. It is a fit if you are a qualified musician who wants to advance your conducting and leadership skills.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$16,160 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$16,160 total, just 16% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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