Graduate Conducting Audition Requirements

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Choral Conducting

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Master of Music in Choral Conducting
The prescreening must include:
- A video that demonstrates 10 minutes of rehearsal and 10 minutes of performance. The camera should face the conductor so the committee can easily see the conductor's gesture and face. The repertoire in the performance does not need to be the same as that of the rehearsal.
- If invited to audition, applicants will be notified of their invitation, and given a list of pieces to prepare at that time.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting
The prescreening must include:
- A video that demonstrates 15 minutes of rehearsal and 15 minutes of performance. The camera should face the conductor so the committee can easily see the conductor's gesture and face. The repertoire in the performance does not need to be the same as that of the rehearsal.
- If invited to audition, applicants will be notified of their invitation, and given a list of pieces to prepare at that time.

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Orchestral Conducting
The prescreening must include:
- A video that demonstrates three works from a rehearsal or concert, not necessarily complete performances. The camera should face the conductor so the committee can easily see the conductor's gestures and face
- A video of your performance on your major instrument
Interviews and live auditions will be held January 31, 2026 for selected applicants following the prescreening process.
Wind/Band Conducting

Prescreening and audition requirements will be updated in September 2025.

All application requirements can be found under Application & Program Requirements
If invited to campus for a live audition, students will receive information directly from the department