Hayes School of Music Graduate Studies

Wind 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
• DVD or video link of a rehearsal and performance
• DVD or video link of a marching band performance with drill originally written
• programs conducted from the past three years, if available
• festival/contest sheets from performances conducted, if available
• an analysis of: HOLST – Suite in Eb – Movement I - Chaconne

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

• conduct the HOLST – Suite in Eb – Movement I (Chaconne) with the Appalachian Wind Ensemble
• take a private lesson on your major instrument
• take a conducting lesson with Dr. Ross
• have a meeting with Dr. Ross and Dr. Gardner to discuss your philosophy of athletic bands
• interview with the faculty, administration and Graduate Coordinator of the Hayes School of Music

Download the Wind Audition and Assistantship Information Packet.

Scheduling Your Audition

• Please contact Dr. John Ross at rossjs@appstate.edu to schedule your audition. Dr. Ross will be able to address your inquiries about the wind conducting program.
• Please fill out this audition form prior to your audition.