Scholarships & Auditions Ensembles & Events Music Faculty   The University of Mary awards tens of thousands of dollars in music scholarships to incoming freshman and transfer students each year. Awards are based on musical talent and the potential for students to contribute to the Music Department. Scholarships are available to incoming music majors, music minors, and music participants (students majoring in other areas who participate in major ensembles). Typical amounts range from $800 to $3,500 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study. Fall Concert Tour Postcard [PDF Download] 3 Step Application Process Apply and be accepted as an undergraduate student at the University of Mary. Admission Requirements Online Application Apply for a music scholarship Online Application Set up an appointment for your audition, interview with faculty, and campus tour. 2012 scholarship audition dates include the Men's Honor Choir Festival, Christmas at Mary, and the Jazz Festival. If you are not able to attend one of these dates, please contact us at music@umary.edu to arrange a date according to your availability. We recommend on-campus auditions, but we will accept recorded auditions. It is best to audition prior to March 1st, as music scholarship applications received after that date are accepted subject to availability of funds. Jazz Ensemble Audition View Jazz Audition Exerpts & Performance Schedule Download Sheet Music: [Tenor Sax] [Alto Sax] [Trumpet 1 of 2] [Trumpet 2 of 2] [Trombone] [Piano] [Bass] [Guitar] Scholarship Audition Requirements Applicants in all areas prepare an audition that best represents their current level of musical ability. The material need not be excessively demanding, but shows a breadth of musicianship. We are interested in technical and musical levels that show promise of successful college-level study, including clarity of tone, technique, facility, expression, communication, and musicianship. Music majors and minors (new students and transfer students) will complete assessment exams in music theory, music history and keyboard skills to ensure correct placement and a successful experience for the student. These assessment exams do not affect scholarship awards. Students are required to maintain continuous enrollment, ensemble participation, and grade standards detailed in the scholarship acceptance letter. Note: Transfer students should also bring a list of repertoire previously studied to the audition. Brass Guitar/bass guitar Organ Percussion Piano Strings Voice Woodwinds Brass Prepare two contrasting selections from the classical literature (etudes and/or solos), major scales (two octaves when possible), and full range chromatic scale. Students may also perform a jazz selection and/or improvise on 12-bar blues in addition to the above requirement. Multiple brass players (i.e. bass trombone and tuba) should perform one selection on their secondary instrument. An accompanist is not required. [Back to the top] Guitar/bass guitar Perform two pieces of any style or origin, at least one of which must be learned from standard notation written music (NOT tablature), plus major scales. Students may also improvise on 12-bar blues in addition to the above requirement. [Back to the top] Organ Prepare one or two selections at the organ in contrasting styles that demonstrate proper use of pedals. Applicants demonstrate keyboard proficiency through the completion of the piano scholarship audition requirements. [Back to the top] Percussion Percussionists should prepare an audition consisting of snare drum, mallets, and timpani; drumset and world percussion (congas, steel pan, etc. ) are optional. See below for suggested repertoire. Snare Drum: Solos or etudes from Cirone's Portraits in Rhythm, Delecluse's Douze Etudes, Pratt's 14 Modern Contest Solos or equivalent. Mallets: A two or four mallet solo or etude by Bach, Zivkovic, Peters, Gomez, McMillan, or equivalent. Timpani: Solos or etudes from Goodman, Peters, Vic Firth, Lepak, Carroll, Whaley or equivalent. Drumset (optional): Demonstrate various styles including swing, Latin, funk, etc. [Back to the top] Piano Prepare two contrasting selections from the standard etude and/or classical solo literature, and 2-octave hands-alone major scales with proper fingerings. Students may also perform a musical theatre, pop music, or jazz selection and/or improvise on 12-bar blues in addition to the above requirement. Memorization of audition material is encouraged. [Back to the top] Strings Prepare two contrasting selections from the standard etude and/or solo literature (i.e. movement of solo Bach, movement of Mozart concerto, etude by Rode or Mazas), major and minor scales (three octaves when possible). Multiple string performers (i.e. violin and viola) should perform one selection on their secondary instrument. An accompanist is not required. [Back to the top] Voice Prepare two memorized songs from the standard classical vocal literature (one in English and one in a foreign language). A music theater selection or repertoire in other non-classical styles may be included as a third selection. The material need not be excessively demanding, but should show a breadth of abilities (agility, legato, range, etc.) and complement the applicant's current level of skill and technique. An accompanist will be provided or you may bring your own. [Back to the top] Woodwinds Prepare two contrasting selections from the classical literature (etudes and/or solos), major scales (two octaves when possible), and full range chromatic scale. Saxophonists may also perform a jazz selection and/or improvise on 12-bar blues in addition to the above requirement. Woodwind doublers should perform one selection on any secondary instrument(s). An accompanist is not required. [Back to the top]