School of Music
Masters of Music/Doctor of Music Arts in Conducting
choral
Masters of Music/Doctor of Music Arts in Conducting - choral
The graduate programs in Choral Conducting at Texas Tech University prepare musicians for vibrant careers as conductors, educators, and scholars through intensive podium experience, individualized mentorship, and rigorous academic study. Students in the MM and DMA programs work closely with distinguished faculty, conducting a wide range of ensembles and exploring innovative repertoire and performance practices. The curriculum emphasizes artistry, leadership, and scholarship—developing advanced skills in rehearsal technique, choral literature, and pedagogy. Graduates emerge as creative, versatile leaders who inspire communities and advance the art of choral singing across educational, professional, and community settings.
What Sets Us Apart
What sets the Choral Conducting program at Texas Tech University apart is our commitment to individualized mentorship and flexible, student-centered learning. Each graduate student’s degree plan is thoughtfully tailored to their unique goals, strengths, and artistic interests—whether focused on performance, teaching, scholarship, or a combination of all three. Close collaboration with faculty ensures that coursework, ensemble experiences, and research projects align with each student’s professional aspirations. This personalized approach fosters artistic growth, creativity, and confidence, empowering conductors to develop their own authentic and distinctive musical voice.porary music.
Program Highlights
- Extensive podium time with a wide range of ensembles, including chamber choirs, large mixed choruses, and collaborative orchestral projects.
- Individually tailored degree plans designed to align with each student’s artistic and professional goals.
- Close mentorship from nationally and internationally recognized choral faculty.
- Opportunities to conduct, teach, and perform in a variety of settings.
- Strong emphasis on choral literature, rehearsal technique, and pedagogy, supported by rigorous academic study.
- Professional development through guest artist residencies, workshops, and conducting masterclasses.
- A vibrant, supportive community of singers, scholars, and conductors dedicated to artistic excellence and collaborative music-making.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare a 10-minute video of a choir rehearsal (conductor-facing preferable); submit via YouTube link.
- Prepare a video of choral performance of a two piece contrasting pieces (conductor-facing preferable); submit via YouTube link.
- Locate a sample of academic writing (preferably something from a previous degree); submit a file in pdf format
- Write a personal statement indicating the following:
- Why you plan to pursue a graduate degree
- Why you have applied to Texas Tech University
- Your future career goals
- Anything else that would be helpful to know about you
- Complete an application through the Graduate School
Questions? Contact Alan Zabriskie
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Priority Deadline: December 1
- Prepare a 10-minute video of a choir rehearsal (conductor-facing preferable); submit via YouTube link.
- Prepare a video of choral performance of a two piece contrasting pieces (conductor-facing preferable); submit via YouTube link.
- Locate a sample of academic writing (preferably something from a previous degree); submit a file in pdf format
- Write a personal statement indicating the following:
- Why you plan to pursue a graduate degree
- Why you have applied to Texas Tech University
- Your future career goals
- Anything else that would be helpful to know about you
- Complete an application through the Graduate School
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Texas Tech University
Choral Conducting
Graduated Students, 2018-Present
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Master of Music
August 2025
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Michael Mills
Doctor of Musical Arts
May 2025
Director of Choral Activities
Troy University
Evan Key
Master of Music
August 2024
Head Choir Director
Cy-Fair High School
Larissa Cunningham
Master of Music
August 2024
Associate Choir Director
Canyon High School
Anton Tan
Master of Music
August 2024
Choir Director
Mayfield High School
Hwanwook Lee
Doctor of Musical Arts
May 2024
Instructor of Music
Midland College
Patrick Vu
Master of Music
May 2024
Associate Choir Director
Rockwall-Heath High School
Stephanie Reyes
Doctor of Musical Arts
May 2023
Director of Choral Activities
California State University-Northridge
Victoria Pitre
Doctor of Musical Arts
May 2023
Director of Choral Activities
Muhlenberg College
Benjamin Hinkie
Master of Music
May 2023
PhD Student
Texas Tech University
Bryce Lewis
Master of Music
August 2023
Assistant Director
Little Elm High School
Brad Light
Doctor of Musical Arts
August 2022
Director of Choral Activities
University of Texas, Permian Basin
Kaycee Logsdon
Master of Music
May 2022
DMA Student
University of Oklahoma
Lindsey Spitsberg
Master of Music
August 2022
Instructor of Piano
Talkington School of Young Women Leaders
Jeb Harris
Master of Music
August 2022
Head Choir Director
Monterey High School
Antionette Harris
Master of Music
August 2022
Head Choir Director
Wagner High School
Jimmy Robertson
Master of Music
August 2021
Head Choir Director
Reedy High School
Amy Moss
Master of Music
August 2021
Head Choir Director
Frenship High School
Jake Taylor
Doctor of Musical Arts
May 2021
Choir Director
Seven Lakes High School
Andrew Huish
Doctor of Musical Arts
May 2021
Director of Choral Activities
Bob Jones University
Trenton Davis
Master of Music
August 2020
Head Choir Director
Allen High School
Debbie Seitter
Master of Music
August 2020
Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education
Tartleton State University
Jonathon Barranco
Doctor of Musical Arts
May 2020
Director of Choral Activities
Henderson State University
Jacob Garcia
Master of Music
May 2020
Choir Director
Tennyson Middle School
Justin Nelson
Doctor of Musical Arts
May 2019
Director of Choral Activities
Southern Arkansas University
Harrison Saldaña
Master of Music
May 2019
Worship Leader
Fellowship of Wildwood
David Warren
Master of Music
May 2019
Student
Medical School
Ben Hawkinson
Doctor of Musical Arts
May 2018
Director of Choral Activities
Milikin University
Ryan Person
Doctor of Musical Arts
May 2018
Director of Choral Activities
Morningside College
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