Auditions - FSU College of Music - Florida State University

Conducting Audition Information

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

Updated on 08/30/2018