2009 - 2010 Audition Dates

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Monday, January 18, 2010

Monday, February 15, 2010

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Click here to Schedule an audition with our Admissions Administrative Assistant Eva Key.

All auditions require advance registration. Students may also request an audition during an Open House or other campus visit. Contact the Department of Music to make reservations. Students auditioning during the week may spend the day observing classes and rehearsals, and meet with music professors by advance request.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Students who wish to major in music should apply for admission to the University, complete the Academic Scholarship portion of the application and audition for music faculty. Auditions are required for entry into all music degree programs and for academic scholarship consideration.  All music presented for auditions must be memorized.

Repertoire Requirements for Vocal Auditions -

Performance major. Three memorized art songs. One selection in a language other than English is required.

Other music degrees. Two memorized art songs. One selection in a language other than English preferred.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic scholarships are awarded to eligible students pursuing music degrees and are based on musical talent and academic
potential. Students wishing to apply for an academic scholarship in music should:

--apply for admission to the University by February 1, declaring music as the intended major. (There is no separate application for
the Department of Music.)

--complete the Academic Scholarship portion of the Application
for Admission, indicating music as the area of academic interest.

--audition for the music faculty by March 1, 2008.

To be guaranteed consideration for scholarships and grants, all applications and supporting materials must be completed by February 1. Auditions must be completed by March 1. After those dates, consideration will be made if space and scholarship funds permit. In addition to the academic scholarships, need-based financial assistance may be available to qualified students. To be considered for need-based awards, students should file the FAFSA by March 10.

Ensemble Participation Grant

The Ensemble Participation Grant, a $400 music scholarship for non-majors, is awarded to students pursuing other academic majors who are interested in performing in a music ensemble. The grant is part of the aid package from the Office of Financial Aid. The grant may be extended more than one year if the student meets all requirements of the ensemble as directed in the course syllabus.

An audition is required and must be completed by May 1 of your senior year. Arrangements for an audition can made during a campus visit or by submission of a cassette, CD or video recording.

Audition Requirements for the
Ensemble Participation Grant

one solo song, sight reading will be assessed during the audition