Posted by Ben on April 08, 2008 at 08:55:14:
In Reply to: Graduate School Audition Advice posted by anon on April 07, 2008 at 11:22:08:
I'm currently in a wind conducting masters program
I would definitely practice conducting a song you're confortable with many times without the students. Do it in front of a mirror. You be the judge if you are giving a clear pattern and cues.
About the baton, I wouldn't worry about not using it for the audition, but they'll probably teach you with a baton if you're accepted.
let me know if I can answer anything else
: I have a graduate school audition in conducting next week. As with I'm sure many small town teachers, most of my conducting the past 8 years has involved trying not to get the children completely lost, not much on nuance and such. I would love any advice!
: Also - I have never used a baton. Wasn't trained with one, have never used one. Opinions on this being an issue or not?