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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