ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Choral, Orchestral, and Wind Conducting (Graduate)

Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting applicants must:

Submit the Supplemental Music Application (All applicants must complete this form)
Submit a Prescreening Video or DVD, Part 1 of the University application, and the application fee by December 1. Please label video or DVD with your full name and "Prescreening Choral" A limited number of applicants will be invited to audition. A limited number of applicants will be invited to audition. Invited applicants will be contacted soon after January 1 to arrange an on-campus audition for January 20, February 3, or February 10.
MM candidates must submit a 10-minute VHS/DVD recording of a choral performance or rehearsal under the applicant's direction
DMA candidates must submit a 15-minute VHS/DVD recording of a recent choral rehearsal or performance (with the option of a CD/DVD recording of a recent choral performance).
Diagnostic test administered at the time of audition (DMA only)

All Choral Conducting applicants must submit the following with the Prescreening Video:

Repertory list of conducted choral works and solo vocal literature performed
Submit repertory lists of specific concerts in which the applicant has appeared as conductor or performer (please include the repertoire, the ensemble conducted and the date of performance)

Submit the Supplemental Music Application (All applicants must complete this form)
Submit a prescreening video(VHS or DVD), Part 1 of the University application, and the application fee by December 1. Please label video with the applicant's full name, "Prescreening Orchestral Conducting" and include a written log indicating the title and timing for each excerpt included on the video. A limited number of applicants will be invited to audition.
Prescreening video should be approximately 15 minutes, comprised of excerpts from contrasting repertoire that demonstrates a variety of styles and tempi. The camera should be placed at the back of the ensemble with the focus on the front of the conductor. A full-size ensemble is not required; for example, a string quintet plus piano will suffice.
Submit a repertory list with the prescreening video
Submit repertory lists of specific concerts in which the applicant has appeared as conductor or performer (please include the repertoire, the ensemble conducted and the date of performance)
Applicants who are invited to campus will be contacted shortly after December 15 to arrange an audition on one of the following dates: February 4, 6, 11 and 13.
Interviews and additional testing will take place at the live auditions

Submit the Supplemental Music Application (All applicants must complete this form)
Submit a Prescreening Video(VHS or DVD), Part 1 of the University application, and the application fee by December 1. Please label video with the applicant's full name, "Prescreening Wind Conducting", and include a written log indicating the title and timing for each excerpt included on the tape. A limited number of applicants will be invited to audition.
Prescreening video should be approximately 30 minutes, comprised of approximately 15 minutes of excerpts of contrasting repertoire that demonstrate a variety of styles and tempos, and approximately 15 minutes of an actual rehearsal. The camera should be placed in the back of the ensemble with the focus on the front of the conductor. A "legitimate" wind band ensemble is required, however cross-cueing (such as solo passages) may be acceptable at the discretion of the applicant.
Submit a list of repertory and concert programs with the Prescreening Video or DVD
Submit repertory lists of specific concerts in which the applicant has appeared as conductor or performer (please include the repertoire, the ensemble conducted and the date of performance)
Applicants who are invited to campus will be contacted to arrange an on-campus audition date.
Interviews and additional testing will take place at the live auditions