Application Information

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 15, 2027 or until positions are filled.

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: Complete and 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.

Conducting Track

To apply for a conducting position, applicants must:

  • Pay the $30 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.


Conducting Application Video Requirements

  • The conducting sample should include recent 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. See the video requirements for the solo below.

Ensemble Singer Track

To apply for the ensemble singer track, applicants must:

  • Pay the $30 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. The solo may be a folk song, hymn tune, art song, or operatic selection. You may record the video with your phone.


Vocal Solo Application Video Requirements

Previously submitted videos may not be reused. Application videos must be newly recorded for the current application cycle and must begin with the singer stating their name, the title of the piece, and the composer. Applications will remain incomplete until a video meeting these requirements is received.

Conducting Track/Ensemble Track Application Fee

Step 1: Pay the Application Fee

$30 USD

Step 2: Complete and Submit Your Application
Track Selection (select one)
List your voice part below.
Please select your t-shirt size. Each participant will receive a Workshop t-shirt.
Would you like to be considered for a solo 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.
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 quickly contact you regarding the status of your acceptance to the Workshop.

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