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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Professor Jerry Blackstone

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)
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 -

Marianne Ploger Hill

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