Scholarships
General Information
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.
Financial Assistance Audition Guidelines
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.
Band Incentive Program
Students who play in the Big Red Marching Band or the WKU Basketball Bands are eligible to receive an award of $300 for participation in each of those groups. Students do not have to major in music to participate in this program. For further information contact Dr. Jeff Bright, Associate Director of Bands.
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WKU Chorale to engage in Fall Performance Tour
WKU Chorale to Engage in Fall Performance Tour
The WKU Chorale will be engaged in a Fall Performance Tour. This
flagship chorale ensemble, conducted by Paul Hondorp, will perform in
Kentucky at The Louisville Christian Academy, Paducah-Tilghman High School,
Marshall County High School, Meade County High School and John Hardin
High School.
WKU Conductor's Professional Development Workshop - November
The Conductor's Professional Development Workshop will be offered on
November 19-21, 2009, and will be limited to the first 16 enrollees who
will have the opportunity to work with conductors Richard Floyd
(University of Texas), Barry Kraus (Belmont University) and Gary
Schallert, Jeff Bright and Bill Scott (Western Kentucky University).
After these slots are filled, applicants can attend the workshop through
the Observer Track. The Conductor's Track is set at $100 and the
Observer Track is $60, mailed to WKU Band, Department of Music, 1906
College Heights Blvd., #41029, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Van Meter Renovation Update
The construction crew for Van Meter renovations continue to move the schedule closer to the finish line. It is anticipated that the renovations may be complete by the end of 2009 instead of the originally forecast June 2010.