Conducting - Orchestral

Orchestral Conducting

Preliminary Requirements:

By February 1, please send the following:

  • formal letter of interest*
  • unofficial college transcripts
  • curriculum vitae*
  • three current letters of recommendation directly from the authors
  • Video link(s) of both a rehearsal (at least 15 minutes in length) and a performance (at least 5 minutes in length). Please indicate the repertoire conducted.*
  • programs conducted from the past three years, if available*

*These items should be submitted directly to Dr. Alexandra Dee by email at deeao@appstate.edu.

For your on campus interview and audition, please be prepared to:

  • conduct the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra; repertoire: TBA
  • take a private lesson on your major instrument
  • take a diagnostic test covering terminology, transposition, clefs, and music theory
  • have a meeting and conducting lesson with Dr. Dee 
  • interview with the faculty, administration and Graduate Coordinator of the Hayes School of Music

Scheduling Your Audition

  • After evaluation of preliminary materials, Dr. Dee will invite selected applicants for an on campus audition. Auditions must be completed by March 1 to receive priority consideration for an assistantship. Please contact Dr. Dee at deeao@appstate.edu with any questions about the audition process or the orchestral conducting program.

Please fill out this audition form prior to your audition.

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