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
For your on campus interview and audition, please be prepared to:
- conduct the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra; repertoire: Hindemith - Symphonic Metamorphosis, IV. Marsch
- 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
Please contact Dr. Alexandra Dee at deeao@appstate.edu by February 1 to schedule your audition. Dr. Dee will be able to address your inquiries about the orchestral conducting program. Auditions must be completed by March 1 to receive priority consideration for an assistantship.
Please fill out this audition form prior to your audition.
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