The Artist Diploma in Conducting is a graduate program designed for exceptional musicians committed to a professional career on the podium. Highly selective and intensely focused, the program offers advanced training in orchestral, wind, or choral conducting within Lamont’s supportive and artistically vibrant environment. Working one-on-one with a faculty mentor, students refine their technique, expand their artistic perspective, and deepen their interpretive skills through a personalized curriculum of graduate-level coursework and substantial conducting opportunities.
At the heart of the program is extensive hands-on experience leading major Lamont ensembles — including the Lamont Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and three different choral ensembles — offering students the rare opportunity to shape performances in a professional setting while developing their leadership and rehearsal strategies.
This diploma is designed for conductors who already hold a degree in music and are ready to advance their training through intensive study and practical experience. It provides an ideal bridge to the professional world, equipping emerging conductors with the knowledge, confidence, and artistic vision to lead with distinction.
About the Program
Audition Requirements
In addition to submitting the graduate application, applicants to the artist diploma program must have a valid high school diploma and complete an audition.
The audition requirements vary among the areas of orchestral, choral, and wind conducting. For detailed audition requirements, please visit the Conducting studio page.
Degree Requirements
The 27-credit artist diploma offers specializations in choral, orchestra or wind conducting completed over a two year period.
Scholars in the program will make four concert appearances with an appropriate major ensemble and will perform one full-length conducting recital.
Learn more about Lamont's artist diploma in Conducting.
