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Application Videos

Posted by MS on 3/18/2025, 1:26 pm

Is it customary for people to have to submit a video of yourself conducting or teaching a group and a video of you playing your instrument?

Seems like overkill, especially for districts that don't have a great reputation of supporting their fine arts programs.

Am I missing something? Is this a new thing?

Re: Application Videos

Posted by It’s probably on 3/18/2025, 6:15 pm, in reply to "Application Videos"

A process all district applicants have to go through , so FA is stuck doing it too.

Re: Application Videos

Posted by kinda on 3/18/2025, 4:16 pm, in reply to "Application Videos"

I have been seeing that from larger districts lately. I cant imagine they really watch all of them, but maybe when it comes down to the final few they might? I try to save as many videos and recordings as I can just to be prepared when they do ask. I also have a professional website that I will upload to and then I just send a link.

Re: Application Videos

Posted by Jim Lemmond on 3/18/2025, 3:34 pm, in reply to "Application Videos"

Many college positions require a video of conducting and rehearsing of a group. Some even invite a person to the campus to teach a sample class lecture.

In my experience, in Texas, I never had to submit a recording of audio or video. I did have a school once ask for a live audition which I refused because the job description did not call for one.

It is your choice if you follow through with their requirements. Best of luck.

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