Music scholarships ranging from $2000 to $5000 per year (plus waiver of lesson fees) are awarded to majors and to non-majors on a competitive basis by audition. Students holding other Hendrix scholarships such as merit awards and minister's dependent grants are generally eligible to receive music scholarships in addition to their other awards.
An audition can be arranged by contacting the Office of Admission. Very often students will schedule an audition in conjunction with a regular campus visitation day. Auditions are heard by the department from September until March 9, 2010.
Audition Requirements
Strings
- 2 contrasting prepared excerpts/pieces: one legato, lyric, and expressive; one technical and staccato
- 2 two- or three-octave scales: one major, one melodic minor
- Sight reading
Voice
- 2 contrasting songs of any style
- An accompanist will be provided.
Woodwinds and Brass
- 2 contrasting prepared excerpts/pieces: one slow, lyric, and expressive; one fast and technical
- 2 one- or two-octave major scales
- Sight reading
Percussion
- 3 prepared excerpts/pieces: snare, mallets, and timpani
- 2 one- or two-octave major scales
- Sight reading
All Students
Students who are interested in being considered for a music scholarship, regardless of whether they plan to audition in person or with a recording, must fill out an application form for the Office of Admission. Click here to download a copy of this form. Application forms sent through the mail must be postmarked by February 22, 2010.
Live auditions on campus can be scheduled during the following times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 1:10-2:00. Please bring to your audition the name of a teacher who is willing to serve as a reference and his or her email address or phone number.
While live auditions are preferred, recorded auditions are accepted in cases where students live at some distance and do not plan to visit campus before March 9, 2010. If you are auditioning via a recording, please complete this Applicant Information Form and send it with your recording. Recorded auditions must be received (not postmarked!) by March 9, 2010 to be considered.