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Conducting Audition
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Choral Conducting
Contact: Dr. André Thomas, Director of Choral Activities
Step 1: Complete the Florida State University Application and pay the $30 application fee.
Step 2: Complete the College of Music supplemental application.
The College of Music application will require you to submit the following items:
1) Vita/Resume
Include education, background, experience, honors and awards, publications, names of former teachers, and any other important information.
2) Statement of Goals and Objectives
3) Conducting Recordings
Two recordings are required and consist of: (1) an Audio or Video Performance Recording of a group you conduct and (2) a Video Recordingof a 20-minute rehearsal. Recordings should be uploaded to your College of Music Supplemental Application -- please do not send DVD or CD recordings..
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of these recordings. Qualified conducting applicants may be asked to give a live audition at a later date.
4) Letters of Recommendation (3 required)
It is strongly preferred that Letters of Recommendation be submitted electronically via the secure form available through the College of Music application. Alternatively, we will accept letters submitted via email (musicadmissions@fsu.edu), regular mail, or fax.
Step 3: Submit Official Transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
Please send transcripts directly to:
Florida State University Office of Admissions
282 Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400
Transcripts are considered official when they are sent from a college or university directly to FSU and contain an official seal and signature.
Transcripts bearing the statement "issued to student" or transcripts submitted by the applicant are not considered official.
International applicants must send a certified English translation with the original transcript.
Instrumental Conducting
Step 1: Complete the Florida State University Application and pay the $30 application fee.
Step 2: Complete the College of Music supplemental application.
The College of Music application will require you to submit the following items:
1) Vita/Resume
Include education, background, experience, honors and awards, publications, names of former teachers, and any other important information.
2) Statement of Goals and Objectives
3) Conducting Recordings
Two recordings are required and consist of: (1) an Audio or Video Performance Recording of a group you conduct and (2) a Video Recording of a 20-minute rehearsal. Recordings should be uploaded to your College of Music Supplemental Application -- please do not send DVD or CD recordings..
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of these recordings. Qualified conducting applicants may be asked to give a live audition at a later date.
4) Letters of Recommendation (3 required)
It is strongly preferred that Letters of Recommendation be submitted electronically via the secure form available through the College of Music application. Alternatively, we will accept letters submitted via email (musicadmissions@fsu.edu), regular mail, or fax.
Step 3: Submit Official Transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
Please send transcripts directly to:
Florida State University Office of Admissions
282 Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400
Transcripts are considered official when they are sent from a college or university directly to FSU and contain an official seal and signature.
Transcripts bearing the statement "issued to student" or transcripts submitted by the applicant are not considered official.
International applicants must send a certified English translation with the original transcript.
Step 4: Complete the Conducting Exam (select applicants only)
Upon review of completed files and conducting recordings, selected applicants will be invited to take an on-campus conducting exam and interview to determine assistantship placements
Applicants should contact Professor Richard Clary
NOTE: Although the faculty may add you to the on-campus conducting exam schedule please DO NOT make travel arrangements until after you have received and acceptance letter from the College of Music
Orchestral Conducting
Contact: Dr. Alexander Jiménez
Step 1: Complete the Florida State University Application and pay the $30 application fee.
Step 2: Complete the College of Music supplemental application.
The College of Music application will require you to submit the following items:
1) Vita/Resume
Include education, background, experience, honors and awards, publications, names of former teachers, and any other important information.
2) Statement of Goals and Objectives
3) Conducting Recordings
Two recordings are required and consist of: (1) an Audio or Video Performance Recording of a group you conduct and (2) a Video Recording of a 20-minute rehearsal. Recordings should be uploaded to your College of Music Supplemental Application -- please do not send DVD or CD recordings..
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of these recordings. Qualified conducting applicants may be asked to give a live audition at a later date.
4) Letters of Recommendation (3 required)
It is strongly preferred that Letters of Recommendation be submitted electronically via the secure form available through the College of Music application. Alternatively, we will accept letters submitted via email (musicadmissions@fsu.edu), regular mail, or fax.
Step 3: Submit Official Transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
Please send transcripts directly to:
Florida State University Office of Admissions
282 Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400
Transcripts are considered official when they are sent from a college or university directly to FSU and contain an official seal and signature.
Transcripts bearing the statement "issued to student" or transcripts submitted by the applicant are not considered official.
International applicants must send a certified English translation with the original transcript.
Step 4: Complete the Conducting Exam (select applicants only)
The deadline to complete the MM Orchestral conducting application is December 1st.
Upon review of completed files and conducting recordings, selected applicants will be invited to take an on-campus conducting audition. Invitations to the on-campus conducting exam will be emailed in early January
The on-campus exam and audition will take place on January 26, February 9, 23, 2019