Applicants must meet the general prerequisite requirements for the MusM program. Each candidate must submit a preliminary video by December 15, before an audition can be scheduled. In addition to the video, applicants should include a resume, repertoire list, and a list of references. (This is in addition to application requirements.)
Conducting—Orchestral Emphasis
This tape should include 20–30 minutes of the candidate
in rehearsal and/or performance with an orchestral ensemble.
The repertoire for the live audition will be chosen from the
following works:
The audition will also include an individual interview that will examine skills in conducting, sight-singing (in all clefs), keyboard, dictation, musical terminology, score-reading, orchestration, and analysis. Each candidate will also be asked to perform on his or her principal instrument. Selected candidates will conduct an ensemble as the final part of the audition.
Conducting—Choral Emphasis
This tape should include 20–30 minutes of the candidate
in rehearsal and/or performance with a choral ensemble. The repertoire
for the live audition consists of the following pieces:
Each candidate will also be asked to sing an art song and play a solo keyboard composition at the level of a Bach two-part invention.