Music Auditions and Scholarships at FHSU

Spring 2019 Audition Dates

March 2 (no strings)
March 23

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

1. A three-octave major OR minor scale.
2. Two contrasting pieces

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

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