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The Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin is a truly special place to study all forms Vocal Music. We offer an undergraduate experience that is rigorous and rewarding at one of the nations premier state institutions. Students can obtain a Bachelor of Music with concentrations in Choral Studies (with and without a Texas EC-12 Teaching Certificate), Voice Performance and Pedagogy, Music Composition, and a Bachelor of Arts with Music Emphasis with which students may double major in another discipline.

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For questions specific to the Vocal and  Choral Studies Departments, please contact the Choral Studies Office and one of us will be happy to answer your questions!

The University of Texas at Austin has long been considered one of the premiere graduate programs in choral conducting in America. The small program size allows students the opportunity to work closely with faculty in a supportive and personal manner and to gain valuable performing experiences. The outstanding quality of the graduate students ensures a challenging and inspiring environment and a high level of excellence. Degrees offered include the Doctor of Musical Arts and the Master of Music. The graduate cohort often participates in master-classes, guest performances, and clinics all over the State of Texas. The University of Texas is one of the nation’s leading state institutions of higher education and one of the world’s best institutions for graduate study and research, if you are interested in graduate study in Music Education or Choral Conducting we strong encourage you to come see if the University of Texas is the right place for you!

DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS

The D.M.A. in Choral Conducting is appropriate for highly advanced choral conductors who have experience as a successful teacher and conductor and show the skills necessary to lead a collegiate choral program or become a professional conductor.

The successful applicant for the D.M.A. in Choral Conducting will possess superior musical skills, generous and expressive conducting technique, and at least three years of teaching experience in the field of music. Most importantly, a spirit of learning and a high respect for the hard work in preparation it takes to become a successful musician of the highest caliber make our doctoral students successful in conducting the University Chorus ensembles as well as establishing themselves as leaders and researchers of tomorrow in the world of higher education.

MASTER OF MUSIC

The M.M. degree in Choral Conducting is appropriate for those who show excellent potential as choral conductors. These outstanding future conductors often have teaching experience or are seeking further study of their conducting instrument before beginning their teaching/conducting career.

The successful applicant for the M.M. in Choral Conducting will exhibit a love for growth in the art-form of choral music making, mastery of undergraduate level musical skills, and a passion for generous musical expression.