FACULTY
Michael Hancock, Director of Bands
Frank Eychaner, Director of Choral Activities
Israel Getzov, Director of Orchestras
DEGREE OFFERED
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
For Orchestra:
When submitting the Graduate School Application, candidates must include a link to a streaming video of the applicant conducting.
-The camera should be from the perspective of the ensemble, not the audience.
-Full orchestra preferable; chamber groups or 2 piano ensembles are acceptable.
-A minimum of 2 excerpts (performance or rehearsal) of contrasting works is preferable.
-It is preferable to also include some footage of rehearsing, including talking.
Finalists will be contacted for additional screening including an interview, examinations in musicianship and additional evaluation of conducting skills.
If you have questions regarding the UCA Orchestral Conducting program or application process, please email Israel Getzov, Director of Orchestras.
For Wind Conducting:
Candidates for a Master of Music in Wind Conducting will conduct the UCA Wind Ensemble on literature suggested by Dr. Michael Hancock and will participate in an interview process.
For Choral Conducting:
When submitting the Graduate School Application, candidates must include a link to a streaming video of the applicant conducting.
-The camera angle should face the conductor, from the perspective of the ensemble, not the audience.
-Choral ensemble preferred.
-A minimum of 2 excerpts (performance or rehearsal) of contrasting works is preferable.
-It is preferable to also include some footage of rehearsing, including talking.
Finalists will be contacted for additional screening including an interview, examinations in musicianship and additional evaluation of conducting skills.
Select candidates will be invited to campus for additional screening including an interview, examinations in musicianship and additional evaluation of conducting. While on campus, candidates will conduct the University of Central Arkansas Concert Choir rehearsing repertoire to be chosen by Dr. Frank Eychaner.
If you have further questions regarding the UCA Choral Conducting program or application process, please email Dr. Frank Eychaner, Director of Choral Activities; feychaner@uca.edu