Scholarships and Grants-in-Aid are offered to music majors based upon their performance ability, the needs of the department’s various ensembles, and the students’ willingness to serve as members of those ensembles. Students receiving a music scholarship or grant are expected to participate in ensembles and activities above and beyond the minimum requirements for their degree program while maintaining both musical and academic progress toward graduation. Scholarships and Grants are awarded in the form of a waiver of a portion of university tuition. Student musicians must apply and audition to be considered for an award.

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Specific guidelines are listed by performance area. In addition to the prepared material each auditionee is required to sightread a selection. For additional advice on audition selections feel free to contact the appropriate studio teacher or ensemble director.

Wind Instruments: (1) Major Scales (up to 4 flats and 4 sharps) (2) Suitable solo or etude(s) to demonstrate musical and technical ability

Percussion: A solo or etude on each of the following instruments: (1) Snare drum (2) Timpani (3) Melodic instruments (mallets) (4) Accessories (tambourine, cymbals, etc.)

Keyboard: (1) Two contrasting pieces from the standard repertoire (2) Scales and arpeggios in any major or minor key

Bowed Strings: (1) Basic major scales and arpeggios (2)Two contrasting pieces (one slow for tone, vibrato and bow control, one fast for facility and technique)

Voice: An accompanist is available for vocal auditions. Arrangements should be made prior to the audition day by contacting Dr. Paul Hondorp. (1) Two songs (from memory, one in a foreign language) (2) Various vocal exercises to demonstrate range, dexterity and voice quality (3) Pitch retention and sight-reading.