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