Wind Conducting

Join a close-knit, collaborative student-faculty community, where you will hone your conducting skills and learn all facets of the job of a well-rounded conductor and educator.

Your degree program will include experience with each of the Jacobs School of Music bands: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and All-Campus Band.

In addition to generous podium time with major ensembles, you’ll work in the exciting atmosphere and large crowds of the B1G athletic conference with a wide range of athletic bands, from the 300-strong IU Marching Hundred to the 100-member Big Red Basketball Band and Women’s Basketball Band to the smaller, top-notch, auditioned Crabb Soccer Band.

You’ll also benefit from collegiate teaching experience with undergraduate students, expert feedback from wind conducting faculty, and a 100% job placement rate. 

You’ll learn from some of the country’s most respected conductors and pedagogues in an environment rich with one-on-one interactions and individual faculty feedback.

Learn from the best as you work with a wide range of ensembles and expand your skills in all areas of the field.

Count on frequent podium time and consistent concert opportunities—master’s students conduct a minimum of five performances each year, and doctoral students conduct a minimum of seven performances.

You’ll gain hands-on teaching experience working on music and drill with sections of the Marching Hundred and even contribute to the creation of a full half-time show.

You will also gain collegiate teaching experience by assisting in conducting classes and giving private conducting lessons to undergraduates.

By the time you finish your degree, you’ll be a top candidate for the next opportunity in your career path. Our 100% job placement rate speaks for itself.