Master of Music

Prescreening Recording Requirements:

All conducting applicants must submit a video recording showing the applicant conducting a live ensemble as outlined below.

• The video should show the applicant’s recent work and the applicant’s face and upper body should be clearly visible. (Do not submit videos showing only the applicant’s back.)
• Please include the applicant’s name, ensemble conducted, date recorded, and repertoire performed.
• Please submit separate video files for each work or excerpt.
• The video and audio must be well synchronized.

Prescreening Repertoire:

The prescreening submission should be between 20 and 30 minutes in length and must include the following:

• Rehearsal footage showing a frontal view of the applicant featuring a work in the beginning stages of the rehearsal process.
• Performance footage showing a frontal view of the applicant featuring two works of contrasting styles. Neither of the performance pieces need be the rehearsal piece, and the selected footage can be from separate performances.
• A video recording of an art song of the applicant’s choosing, with accompanist, approximately 3 minutes.

Selected applicants will be invited to NEC for an audition in front of a live choir and an examination and interview with Erica Washburn. Repertoire for this audition will be determined at least one month prior to the audition day.