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Conducting Audition Information

Prescreening

l  Submit a face-to-the-camera video recorded audition conducting a rehearsal and/ or a performance.

l  A resume with a repertoire list of actual works conducted is also required.

l  The prescreening must be at least 10 minutes in length;

ü  The applicant should identify him/herself, speak about his/her musical background and describe his/her goals in pursuing graduate studies in conducting.

ü  It is acceptable to use a smaller ensemble (e.g., string quartet and piano) performing a reduced version of a composition.

l  Based on successful completion of the prescreening, the applicant will be invited to register for an on-campus audition.

On–Campus Audition

l  Applicant will conduct the Shenandoah University Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble or Conservatory Choir for 30 minutes (which includes 10 minutes of rehearsal).

l  Repertoire will be determined and chosen from a work that was recently performed by the ensemble.

l  On-campus auditions are scheduled at a time mutually agreeable to the applicant and relevant conservatory conductor.

Musical Theatre Conducting (MM)

l  Baccalaureate degree in music with a minimum GPA of 2.5

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l  Curriculum Vitae/Résumé that includes a repertoire list of actual works conducted.

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l  Essay of 500 – 750 words addressing your interest in the program and professional goals

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l  Submit prescreening materials using the Shenandoah Conservatory online Audition Form by January 30, 2019.

Prescreening

l  Submit a face-to-the-camera video recorded audition conducting a rehearsal and/ or a performance. ​

                                       Prescreening Submission Form

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l  The audition must be at least 10 minutes in length; the applicant should identify him/herself, speak about his/her musical background and describe his/her goals in pursuing graduate studies in conducting.

l  It is acceptable to use a smaller ensemble (e.g., string quartet and piano) performing a reduced version of a composition.

l  Candidates who successfully pass the recorded prescreening will be invited to an on campus piano audition and interview with the Musical Theatre faculty.

Orchestral Conducting (DMA)

l  Submit prescreening materials using the Shenandoah Conservatory online Audition Form by January 30, 2019.

Prescreening

l  Submit a recording that includes at least 20 minutes of a performance and 10 minutes of rehearsal with an ensemble. Applicant may select the repertoire.

l  The recording should represent the applicant’s abilities before a full orchestra, wind ensemble or chorus (opera or oratorio is also acceptable).

l  Conducting and rehearsing of a mixed chamber ensemble may be acceptable as determined by the screening committee.

l  Based on successful completion of the prescreening, applicant will be invited to register for an on-campus audition.

On-Campus Audition

l  The applicant will conduct the Shenandoah University Symphony Orchestra or Wind Ensemble for 30 minutes (which includes

    10 minutes of rehearsal).

l  Repertoire will be determined and chosen from a work that was recently performed by the ensemble.

                                                                                                                                Updated on 05/06/2019