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Conducting (PDPL)

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College of Performing Arts 
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New York, NY 10011
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Professional Studies Diploma in Orchestral Conducting

The two-year full-time Professional Studies Diploma program is comprised of major lessons, performance coursework, and electives, giving students the opportunity to tailor their advanced course of study.

  • DegreeProfessional Studies Diploma (PDPL)
  • Credits36 credits
  • FormatFull-time, on-campus
  • Duration2 years
  • Start TermFall or Spring

Program Details

Over the course of the two-year program, students complete coursework in the following areas of study. Please see the academic catalog for the current detailed program curriculum.

  • Private Lessons/Major Study
  • Ensembles and Productions
  • Additional Performance Coursework and Electives

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