The Conducting Department offers exceptional training to talented musicians. Intensive study with a major artist-teacher and performance experience are the foundation for developing highly qualified, professional conductors. The graduate program in conducting at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance has consistently been ranked first in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Faculty

Jerry O. Blackstone (Chair, Conducting Department; Director of Choirs) Scott Bersaglia (Athletic Bands) Scott Boerma (Donald R. Shepherd Chair in Conducting, Director of the Michigan Marching and Athletic Bands) Rodney Dorsey (band/ wind ensemble) Andrew George (Associate Director of Orchestras) Michael Haithcock (Director of University Bands) Kenneth Kiesler (Director of Orchestras) Paul Rardin (Choral Conducting) Julie Skadsem (Music Education/Choral Conducting) Susan Walton (Gamelan)

Associated Faculty -

Bradley Bloom Marianne Ploger Hill