Application Information and Instructions

General Information

Masterclass conductors and ensemble singers will audition for the Sarteano Choral Workshop (SCW) via video submission. In special circumstances, a live Zoom audition may be requested. Twelve masterclass conductors and twenty-four ensemble singers will be selected.

Applicants will be notified by email regarding the status of their application. To ensure delivery, please allow emails from sarteanochoralworkshop@gmail.com.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all masterclass and ensemble positions have been filled. Early submission is strongly encouraged. The application deadline is January 16, 2026 or until positions are filled.

Available Positions (as of January 30, 2026)

Conducting Track

Soprano/Conductor: 0
Alto/Conductor: 0
Tenor/Conductor: 0
Bass/Conductor: 0

Ensemble Track

Soprano: 2
Alto: 0
Tenor: 1
Bass: 2

Application Instructions

Step 1: Pay the Application Fee
Please pay your nonrefundable application fee via PayPal using the link below. You do not need a PayPal account to complete the payment.

Step 2: Submit Your Application
Once you have submitted both the application form (available below) and your application fee, Dr. Thornton will review your materials and notify you regarding your acceptance status. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Conductor Track

To apply for a conducting position, applicants must:

  • Pay the $35 nonrefundable application fee.
  • Submit a résumé or CV. Include information such as schools attended, private teachers, choral performance experience, music festival participation as a singer or conductor, and teaching experience.
  • Provide video links that demonstrates both conducting and singing abilities.


Video Requirements

  • The conducting sample should include rehearsal footage and at least one work performed in a concert (a continuous performance of a piece filmed in rehearsal is also acceptable).
  • The conductor must be clearly visible and the primary focus.
  • The audio must be clear.
  • The total conducting footage should not exceed 15 minutes.
  • The singing portion should feature a solo performance—a folk song, hymn tune, art song, or operatic selection are all acceptable.
  • The solo performance must be a recent recording, made within the last three months of your application date.

Ensemble Singer Track

To apply for the ensemble singer track, applicants must:

  • Pay the $25 nonrefundable application fee.
  • Submit a short bio or résumé. It is helpful to include information such as schools attended, private teachers, choral performance experience, music festival participation, and teaching experience.
  • Provide a video link showcasing a solo performance.


Video Requirements

  • The solo may be a folk song, hymn tune, art song, or operatic selection.
  • The performance must be a recent recording, made within the last three months of your application date.

Application Fee

Conducting Track

Application Fee

$35 USD

Ensemble Singer Track

Application Fee

$25 USD

Application Form

Track Selection (select one)
Select your preferred voice part below.
Select your t-shirt size.
Would you like to be considered as a soloist for one of the Portico Concert performances?
If you selected “yes” as a soloist, please list any current performance repertoire from the genres of art song, arias, operetta, musical theater, or oratorio you would like to be considered for the Portico concerts, in Italian or English language.
What would you like to learn in the conducting masterclasses and voice sessions?
Upload your bio, resume, or CV as a single docx or PDF (preferred).
Thank you for applying to participate in the Sarteano Choral Workshop! Please review your application form for accuracy. Once you are ready to submit your application, click SUBMIT APPLICATION below. You will receive a message that "The form was sent successfully" in the lower left corner under the Next button. Upon receipt of your application materials and nonrefundable application fee, we will contact you regarding the status of your application.

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