RESOLUTION TO OFFER MASTER OF MUSIC IN CONDUCTING

WHEREAS, area band and choral directors have expressed a need and a desire to pursue graduate work in conducting; and

WHEREAS, Winthrop University has traditionally had strong curricular offerings in the areas of wind instrumental and choral conducting; and

WHEREAS, the proposed Master of Music in Conducting degree has been structured to meet national standards of accreditation and the resources to offer the program are already in place at Winthrop University;

THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the addition of the Master of Music in Conducting degree to the curriculum of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

November 5, 1999