Music Auditions and Scholarships at FHSU
Spring 2021 Audition Dates
Feburary 13
March 6
March 13
*Other dates are available upon request*
How to Apply for Music Scholarships
- Apply for Admission to the university.
- Apply for Scholarship Opportunities through the university scholarship portal.
- CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION
- Print two recommendation forms Have the forms filled out by two (2) different people who people who are qualified to make a recommendation for you. Make sure that the signer of each recommendation places his/her letter in an envelope and seals it. In most cases these letters will be from your high school music teacher(s), private music teacher, minister, or employer.
- Mail the two (2) letters of recommendation to:
Music Scholarship Committee
Department of Music
600 Park Street Hays, KS 67601-4099
All materials must be received one week prior to the audition date.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Brass
1. A two-octave major scale.
2. A piece you have prepared for contest
3. Sightreading
Percussion
1. A two-octave major scale (if you play a keyed percussion instrument)
2. A piece you have prepared for contest
3. Sightreading
Piano
1. Two contrasting selections from standard classical piano repertoire (memory recommended but not required)
2. Sightreading
3. General Musicianship questions - key signatures, scales, cadences, etc.
Strings
- Two octave scales and arpeggios - major and minor
- Two contrasting selections that display your best playing
Voice
- Two contrasting pieces. An accompanist is provided, so please bring an extra copy of the music
- Sight singing. You can sing on lah, loo, or any sight-singing system you have used.
- Repeate four and five note melodic patterns that will be given to you on piano, sung on lah.
Woodwinds
1. A two-octave major scale.
2. A piece you have prepared for contest
3. Sightreading
MUSIC SCHOLASHIP FAQs
Q: Do I have to be a music major to audition for a scholarhip?
A: Music scholarships are available to all university students, regardless of major.
Q: How do you decide who gets a scholarship?
A: All music scholarships are awarded on the basis of a competitive audition.
Q: What are the requirements of a scholarship?
A: Student must maintain a good GPA, enroll in lessons, and enroll in an ensemble.
For questions, email: musictheatre@fhsu.edu
How to Reach Us
Department of Music and Theatre
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Malloy Hall 137
Office Phone: 785-628-4533
Box Office: 785-628-4225
Email: musictheatre@fhsu.edu
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