Conducting - Choral

Choral Conducting

Preliminary Requirements:

By February 1, please send the following to Dr. Jordan Shomper (shomperjm@appstate.edu):

  • formal letter of interest
  • unofficial college transcripts
  • current curriculum vitae
  • three references
  • video link of a rehearsal, at least 15 minutes in length
  • if available - video link of a performance, 
  • if available - programs conducted from the past three years

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

  • conduct and rehearse University Singers; repertoire: Unclouded Day, arr. Kirchner
  • 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. Shomper
  • interview with the faculty, administration and Graduate Coordinator of the Hayes School of Music

Scheduling Your Audition

  • Please contact Dr. Jordan Shomper at shomperjm@appstate.edu by February 1 to schedule your audition. Dr. Shomper will be able to address your inquiries about the choral 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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