Music scholarships based on an audition and interview with the music faculty are available to new students who plan to major in music. The maximum award is $1,000 annually and all instruments and voice parts are encouraged to apply.
2010 Scholarship audition dates
- Jan. 22
- Feb. 15
- March 19
- We can also schedule a scholarship audition during your campus visit.
Eligibility
Music scholarships are available to first-year and transfer students who declare a music or music education major. In order to be awarded a music scholarship, recipients must have applied and been accepted at Bluffton University.
Application procedure
Audition procedures
- Schedule an audition time with Lucia Unrau.
- Plan to perform two works of contrasting character. For instrumentalists this could include a fast and slow work, and/or pieces from different historical eras; vocalists may choose to perform in foriegn languages.
- Audition music should not exceed ten minutes.
- You are encouraged to bring your own accompanist. In the event this is not possible, please contact Dr. Unrau to discuss accompanist options.
- A videotape of the audition may be made for purposes of adjudication.
- Dress appropriately for the performance and interview.
- Your audition is limited to two instruments - but be sure to tell us about other instruments you play!
- Detailed audition requirements and additional helpful hints to help prepare for your audition.
Renewal of award
The scholarship award is renewable for an additional six semesters after the first year as long as the following requirements are met:
- Grade point average of 2.5 is maintained.
- Participation in a vocal group and an instrumental group each semester.
Deadlines
We encourage you to audition early. Awards will be made through April 15. After April 15, please contact the music office for scholarship availability.
Many endowed music scholarships make this financial support possible for music majors.
