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Music Scholarships

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Music Scholarship Overview

Music scholarships at Â鶹ÊÓƵ support students who wish to continue their involvement in music, regardless of their major or minor. These scholarships vary in name, amount, and competitiveness based on your musical talents and those of other applicants. Awards include: 

  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ Music Scholarship: Up to $2,000 annually ($8,000 over four years)
  • Bjorling Music Scholarship: Up to $4,000 annually ($16,000 over four years)
  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ Select Music Scholarship: $12,500 annually ($50,000 over four years)
  • Categories: Jazz, Band, Orchestra, Choir, Keyboard, and Future Music Educators
  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ Premier Music Scholarship: $25,000 annually ($100,000 over four years) 

Students may be considered for multiple awards based on their performance area and application strength.

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To Apply

You’ll be considered for all music scholarship levels when you apply. You may submit separate applications, auditions, and résumés for multiple performance areas (e.g., voice and piano).

Apply after submitting your admission application and accessing your Â鶹ÊÓƵ Applicant Portal. For full consideration, apply by December 1, 2024. Note: Applying after receiving your financial aid offer may affect your total award.

To Audition

Submit your virtual audition on your Â鶹ÊÓƵ Applicant Portal by sharing a link to an UNLISTED YouTube video recording of your performance. Auditions will consist of two contrasting pieces by different composers, totaling not more than ten minutes, that demonstrate expressive and technical skills.


 

To Maintain

Renewal of the scholarship requires participation in music lessons and a department approved performing ensemble (listed below).

Vocal: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Choir, Chapel Choir, Lucia Singers

Band: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Wind Orchestra, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Wind Symphony

Orchestra: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra (string orchestra)

Jazz: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jazz Ensemble, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Jazz Ensemble

Applicants will receive communication from the Music Department Chair after they have chosen Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

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