"The Ithaca College MM in conducting program offered me significant podium time, highly individualized instruction, and close mentorship by an expert full-time faculty member.” - Michael W. Stern ‘22, Music Director for the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
" Ithaca College provided an environment where I felt both challenged and supported. The program’s focus on artistry, scholarship, and community equipped me with the tools to grow as a conductor and educator and continues to inspire how I approach teaching and conducting today." - Julianna LoBiondo '22, Associate Director of Choral Studies at the University of New Mexico
"My two years at IC served as a pivotal launching point for me as a young conductor thanks to its tight-knit and enthusiastic community and unconditional support of the talented faculty. It felt like we all showed up every day to help each other succeed and that approach has become a core principle of who I am as a musician and a person.” - Andrew Kim '21, Music Director of New York Youth Symphony and Berkshire Symphony
"The immersive experience and hands-on training I received in the Ithaca College Master of Music in Conducting has proved invaluable. The Ithaca faculty were great instructors and mentors that personally offered me incredible opportunities. Graduating from of the degree program with so much knowledge and preparation set me up extraordinarily well for the professional music scene. I use tips and techniques I learned at Ithaca every single day while working with singers and instrumentalists." - Alex Gutierrez '21, Associate Music Director/Assistant Conductor at the Arizona Theatre Company
“A life-changing experience! Ample podium time with collective support from students and faculty. A paradise for starting your conducting journey!” - Kin Szeto '19, Conductor of Tianjin Julliard Pre-College Orchestra
"Ithaca College was a transformative time for me as an orchestra conductor. It gave me the plentiful opportunities to grow and learn which helped me to land my first conducting job within a year of graduating" - Keehun Nam '18, Music Director of Wayzata Symphony Orchestra
“Studying conducting at IC was a growth-filled and joyous experience. I look back on those formative years fondly, and am grateful for the relationships, knowledge, and opportunities that resulted.” - Corey Seapy '14, Director of Bands at the University of Central Missouri