Auditions

Each student desiring admission to a music degree program at Campbellsville University is required to perform an audition for a panel of music Faculty members. This performance should show evidence of competence and is rated by the Faculty as to the ability and potential of the individual.

The audition process lasts about 15 minutes. You will perform a piece of your choosing that reflects your talent and current level of technical expertise. The style of the musical selection you chose to perform should be appropriate to a university setting. You will also sight read a brief passage. A Faculty member will discuss with you your audition and the possibility of performance grants funds right after your audition.

An accompanied audition is strongly recommended for vocalists, optional for instrumentalists. We will provide a pianist to accompany you if a legible score is received at least one week in advance. Recorded accompaniments are also acceptable.

Prospective students are STRONGLY encouraged to audition on one of the scheduled audition dates listed below. If you cannot attend any of these dates because of previously scheduled activities, you may schedule an audition on another day by contacting the School of Music Office at (270) 789-5237 or music@campbellsville.edu. You may ask the Admissions Office (1-800-264-6014) to arrange an audition time for you if you are planning your campus visit through their office.

Audition Application

2009 Audition Dates

*Competitive Music Scholarship Days

Music Performance Grants

Any student planning to major or minor in music is eligible to audition for a music performance grant. Award amounts vary and are based on the student's ability to contribute to one or more of the following:

Concert Chorus Accompanying Tiger Marching Band
University Chorale Jazz Ensemble Concert Band/Pep Band
Chamber Choir Brass Ensemble Wind Ensemble
Handbell Choir String Ensemble University Orchestra

Music performance grants are automatically renewed each year as long as the student remains eligible.

Competitive Music Scholarship

All first-time entering freshman majoring in music who audition for a Performance Grant on Feb. 21, March 7 or March 28, 2009, may also be considered for an overall scholarship in one of three categories: Instrumental, Keyboard, and Voice.

Participants will present an audition as described above and will also take a written exam on music theory and music history. The winners receive a scholarship of up to $1,000 per semester in addition to their music performance grant as long as the student remains eligible. Winners of the Competitive Music Scholarships will be notified on or before April 1, 2009.

Band Performance Grants

Band Performance Grants in the amount of $700 per semester, renewable annually, are available to students who participate in the Tiger Marching Band during the fall semester and in the Concert Band and basketball Pep Band during spring semester, but are not planning to major or minor in music. To be considered for a Band Performance Grant, you must submit a completed Band Performance Grant Application form to the Director of Bands. No audition is required.

Other Music Scholarships

Current and new students will be considered for the following scholarships which are awarded when adequate funds are available in each fund:

Audition Application

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