Masterclass in Conducting 2023 - Conducting Application

Please provide the information requested below to be considered for one of thirteen conducting positions in the Masterclass with Dr. William Payn. The deadline for submission is March 31 at 5 PM Eastern.

NOTE: You will be required to provide a link to a RECENT (made within the past 12 months) video of you conducting as part of this application. If you do not already have that link available, STOP NOW, and return to complete the application when you do have the video link. You will not be able to save your answers and return to complete this later. All information must be provided at one time.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Have you participated in a previous Handbell Musicians of America Masterclass event as a conductor? *

Yes
No

If you have attended as a conductor in the past, what year(s)?

Have you participated in a previous Handbell Musicians of America Masterclass event as a ringer/observer? *

Yes
No

If you have attended as a ringer-observer, what year(s)?

Please describe your formal education and experience with music. *

Describe any additional training or education you have had specific to conducting. *

Describe your education and experience specific to handbells. *

How long have you been conducting handbells? *

In what setting(s) and with what type(s) of ensemble have you conducted handbells? *

Describe any other non-handbell conducting experience you have. *

Provide a link to a RECENT (made within the past 12 months) video of you conducting two pieces of contrasting styles. The camera shooting the video should be positioned behind and above the choir you direct so the video shows a full-body view of you facing the camera.

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Masterclass in Conducting 2023 - Conducting Application