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

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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