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.

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Faculty

Jerry O. Blackstone (Chair, Conducting Department; Director of Choirs)

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)

John Pasquale (athletic bands)
Paul Rardin (Choral Conducting)

Julie Skadsem (Music Education/Choral Conducting)
Susan Walton (Gamelan)

 
Associated Faculty -

Bradley Bloom

Marianne Ploger Hill

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