Student Conducting Masterclass
APPLICATION
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 9:00-10:00am
WHO CAN APPLY?
Individuals who will be undergraduate or graduate students in the 2025 fall semester.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Application Opens: April 1, 2025
Application Closes: August 24, 2025
Notification of conductors: August 31, 2025 (at the latest)
GA ACDA Student Conducting Masterclass: Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 9:00-10:00am
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The recommendation of a current professor/teacher.
A completed application can be filled out here.
A short video demonstrating the applicant’s conducting. It is preferred auditionees conduct a live choir for the audition video. However, they can conduct with the recordings listed below if they do not have regular access to a choir.
Undergraduate: “If Ye Love Me” by Thomas Tallis. An audio file and PDF of the music are included on the GA ACDA conference portal and are linked below. The video recording should have the camera facing the conductor and the music should be loud enough to be heard. The conductor may begin conducting at measure 2. The use of a baton is optional. Please preview the recording before submission.
Graduate: “Sicut Cervus” by Palestrina. An audio file and PDF of the music are included on the GA ACDA conference portal and are linked below. The video recording should have the camera facing the conductor and the music should be loud enough to be heard. The conductor may begin conducting at measure 2. The use of a baton is optional. Please review the recording before submission.
CONDUCTOR SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants will be evaluated by current veteran conductors with no association with applicants.
Evaluators will assess the following criteria: beat pattern, right arm, left arm/cueing, facial expression/eye contact, and expression.
CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS INFORMATION:
Clinician: Deanna Joseph, Director of Choral Activities at Georgia State University. Her biography can be found here.
Please contact Samuel Potts at Samuel.Potts@gcpsk12.org with any questions/concerns.
Continuing Education Conducting Masterclass
APPLICATION
Friday, October 3, 2025 | 4:00-5:00pm
WHO CAN APPLY?
Individuals who serve as school, church, and community choral directors.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Application Opens: April 1, 2025
Application Closes: August 24, 2025
Notification of Conductors: August 31, 2025 (at the latest)
GA ACDA Continuing Ed. Conducting Masterclass: Friday, October 3, 2025 from 4:00-5:00pm
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A completed application, which can be filled out here.
A short video demonstrating the applicant’s conducting featuring a musical selection of your choosing.
Videos must feature a live choir if you’re selecting your own piece. However, if none are available, applicants can conduct with the recording of Sicut Cervus at the bottom of the page.
If conducting Sicut Cervus, you can begin conducting at measure 2. Be sure the audio recording can be heard in the video.
Videos should be facing the conductor.
The use of a baton is optional.
Please review the recording before submission.
CONDUCTOR SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants will be evaluated by current veteran conductors who have no association with applicants.
Evaluators will assess the following criteria: beat pattern, right arm, left arm/cueing, facial expression/eye contact, and expression.
CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS INFORMATION:
Clinician: Dr. Stanley Roberts, Arthur Lowndes Rich Professor of Choral Conducting and Director of Choral Studies at Mercer University. His biography can be found here.
Demonstration Choir: The Kennesaw State University Chamber Singers (dir. Dr. Ryan R. Fellman)
Repertoire: Conductors will prepare repertoire selected by Dr. Ryan R. Fellman and the KSU Chamber Singers.
Masterclass procedure: Four conductors will be chosen, and each conductor will receive 15 minutes to work on their selection.
OTHER:
Invited conductors will receive complimentary conference registration.
Sicut Cervus:
Please contact Samuel Potts at Samuel.Potts@gcpsk12.org with any questions/concerns.