We would like to thank you for your interest in the David L Walters Department of Music scholarship opportunities!
Be sure to read through the information for the area you are interested in auditioning.
We would like to thank you for your interest in the David L Walters Department of Music scholarship opportunities!
Be sure to read through the information for the area you are interested in auditioning.
Prospective students are invited to audition either on campus or by video submission. Please prepare (2) orchestral excerpts from standard literature demonstrating a range of lyrical and technical performing abilities no more than 5 minutes and (12) Major scales with arpeggios Quarter Note = 120.
Percussionists are encouraged to prepare a technical mallet excerpt and drum set demonstration (using play-long tracks are optional):
Awards are available for undergraduate and graduate level students. Auditions are open to all JSU students and community members, but scholarships are only awarded to those who qualify for JSU scholarships as per the JSU financial aid and scholarship criteria. A scholarship audition can also meet an audition requirement as a string major student seeking acceptance as a string music major at JSU.
Contact Dr. Jeremy Benson for questions and information: jlbenson@jsu.edu
All Auditions will be held In-Person, Feb 3rd and Feb 10th, in Mason Hall Room 107.
Jazz Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate an aptitude and desire to participate in the Jazz Studies Program. Students receiving a Jazz Scholarship are required to participate in JSU Jazz Ensembles and JSU Jazz Combos as needed.
Anyone who is interested in auditioning for Scholarships to the JSU Jazz Studies program must complete an application through the JSU Website Scholarship Page, https://www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/, and contact me directly at anevala@jsu.edu.
For all music scholarship information, go to: https://www.jsu.edu/music/scholarships/·
Be prepared to play:
Blues:
Rhythm Changes:
Standards:
Piano scholarship auditions will be held in Mason Hall's Recital Hall. For more information, contact Dr. Wendy Freeland.
Please contact Dr. Nathan Wight via email at nwight@jsu.edu for any questions you may have.
Audition Checklist:
Sing two contrasting selections. Both selections must be sung from memory. One song must be from the standard classical song or aria repertoire. Transfer students should sing one song in a foreign language and one song in English.
Dance choreography will be taught to the students during the audition. Each student is expected to bring character, jazz, or comfortable tennis shoes for the dance audition. Please be conscious of appropriate attire to allow for ease of movement while maintaining professionalism, however, traditional dance attire is not necessarily required.
It is preferred that students bring 2 audition pieces of contrasting styles for their vocal audition to be performed a capella. Each selection should showcase the student's range and unique tone while demonstrating mastery in their primary vocal part - SATB. There will be a piano present to provide your starting pitch if needed. Students will also be asked to sight read 8 measures worth of music for their primary vocal part.
There will be a short break between audition segments, and it is encouraged to bring water and a snack with you. Students will have the opportunity to exit the Recital Hall and visit the Student Lounge to eat during the break. No food and/or drink is allowed in the Recital Hall with the exception of bottled water.
Contact Victoria Parris Stigile (vstigile@jsu.edu), ENCORE! Show Choir Director for more information.
Your audition will consist of a prepared solo. Students will be guided through a series of warm-ups to check the vocal range, and students will be asked to sing a hymn chosen by the director.
These auditions will be held:
For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Cory O'Neal at 205-812-4065 or by email at csoneal@jsu.edu.