Music Auditions & Applications
Conducting Auditions
We are looking for talented and dedicated young musicians who want to gain or develop their conducting skills.
Applying for the Conducting Programme
You can apply for the conducting programme using our online application forms. There are two forms to complete: your main Application Form, and the Conducting Questionnaire which includes some questions specific to this programme. Please submit both of these forms.
You will need to upload a short audition video and a written personal statement, as well as completing a short questionnaire of musical 'detective work'. A deposit is also required to secure your application. You can read more about the programme here.
Please read the following information carefully, and have these things ready before you fill out your application form:
Audition video
As part of your application you will need to submit a short video of yourself conducting to camera (there is no need for any musicians or music).
We would like to see you conduct the following three time signatures. For each time signature, choose a different style from the list below. You may not repeat a style.
- Four bars (measures) of 2/4 time in your chosen style
- Four bars (measures) of 3/4 time in your chosen style
- Four bars (measures) of 4/4 time in your chosen style
Use the following styles:
- legato and slow
- staccato and light
- marcato and fast
Personal Statement
We ask for a short personal statement about why you want to attend the course, what you wish to gain from the experience and why you feel you are suited to our programme. This should be no longer than 350 words. You can upload a Microsoft Word or PDF document to the application form.
Musical Detective Work
Please download this PDF, which is the first page of a musical score. On the application form there will be a few short questions about the music - please answer them to the best of your ability.
Staff Profile:
Tim Redmond
We’re delighted that our conducting programme will be led by Tim Redmond. Tim is a regular guest conductor with the London Symphony Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and is Professor of Conducting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
