UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
Conducting Audition Information
We accept applications in orchestral, choral and wind conducting. You must submit a pre-screening DVD by December 1st. All materials should be sent to: Graduate Admissions- Conducting, Department of Music, 2539 Schoenberg Music Building, UCLA Box 951616, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1616
Process: Conducting applicants are required to submit a rehearsal DVD of at least 15 minutes for preliminary screening by December 1st. The DVD will be reviewed by the conducting faculty and the most promising candidates will be invited to audition in person on the UCLA campus. If you are invited to audition in person, you will be informed of the possible dates and any repertoire requirement at that time.
Format: Please check carefully to make sure that your DVD is playable on standard Macintosh and PC computers, and on standard DVD players. Be sure to clearly indicate your name directly on the DVD.
Cover sheet: Your DVD must be accompanied by a cover sheet that gives the following information:
Orchestra Conducting: Click here for frequently asked questions about the graduate degree program in orchestral conducting.
Choral Conducting: Please contact James K. Bass, Director of Choral Studies
Wind Conducting:
Please contact Travis J. Cross Chair, Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
Updated on 08/14/2018