Moores School of Music

UH Moores School of Music - University of Houston

Voice Audition Information

 

 

 

Choral Conducting

 

l  Applicants for all graduate programs in conducting must submit the following:

 

Ø  An uploaded video recording of at least 20 minutes in length that includes the applicant in both rehearsal and concert settings.

Ø  A curriculum vita.

 

l  All graduate applications must complete a live audition with one of the University choral ensembles

 

 

Choral Conducting (MM)

 

 

l  MM Applicants must conduct a 20-minute rehearsal demonstration consisting of two works from the standard repertory.

 

Ø  One chosen by the Director of Choral Studies (DCS) will be in the current repertory of the ensemble. The student will be assigned this work no less than 2 weeks prior to the audition.

Ø  The second piece of contrasting style, chosen by the student, will be introduced as new work to the ensemble.

 

 

Choral Conducting (DMA)

 

 

l  DMA Applicants must conduct a 30-minute rehearsal demonstration consisting of three works from the standard repertory.

 

Ø  One chosen by the DCS will be in the current repertory of the ensemble and in the process of preparation.

Ø  Another piece, also chosen by the DCS, will be one that is nearing performance level or has already been performed by the ensemble.

Ø  The third piece of contrasting style to the others, and chosen by the student, will be introduced as a new work to the ensemble.

 

Contact Dr. Betsy Cook Weber at (713) 743-3194 for further information.

 

 

 

Band Conducting

 

 

l  All applicants must upload a video recording for preliminary evaluation purposes along with all other application materials by the priority music application deadline.

l  The requirements for the video recording are the same as the live audition requirements.

 

 

 

Band Conducting (MM & DMA)

 

l  An audition that demonstrates the ability to handle a variety of repertoire is required.

 

Please contact David Bertman at (713) 743-3183 for further information.

 

 

 

Orchestral Conducting

 

 

l  All applicants must upload a video recording for preliminary evaluation purposes along with all other application materials by the priority music application deadline.

l  The requirements for the video recording are the same as the live audition requirements.

 

 

 

Orchestral Conducting (MM & DMA)

 

l  An audition that demonstrates the ability to handle a variety of repertoire is required.

 

Please contact Franz Krager at (713) 743-3189 for further information.

 

 

                                                                                                            Updated on 05/03/2019