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General Information A variety of competitive music scholarships are available for incoming music majors and minors. These are awarded solely on the basis of merit. In certain cases, several awards are made to a single prospective student, and may amount to as much as $7500 annually. Students must be enrolled full-time (12+ hours per semester) to remain eligible for music scholarships. For awards that are renewable, the maximum number of semesters during which a student can receive a music scholarship, if they meet all renewal criteria, is eight (8). The recipient must also be making Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined in the Financial Aid for Students section of the Hope College catalogue to remain eligible. Link to Audition Request Form (submit online) Link to Pre-Recorded Audition Request Form (printable form) Audition Dates In-person auditions will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010, and Saturday, February 27, 2010. Repertoire Guidelines Piano Prepare approximately ten minutes of standard piano literature that you have studied thoroughly, and that you and your teacher believe represent your best work. You may prepare a longer program, but the committee will have to cut some pieces short due to time constraints. It is recommended that you prepare two or three contrasting selections which demonstrate a range of styles and abilities. You may also be asked to sight-read a short selection. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, so memorization is highly recommended, though not required. Organ Prepare no more than ten minutes of standard organ literature that you have studied thoroughly, and that you and your teacher believe represent your best work. It is recommended that you play one slow and one quick piece: one of the pieces must be by J.S. Bach, and the other must have been composed after 1850. Memorization is encouraged, though not required. You will be expected to read at sight a short passage of organ music (i.e., using pedals) written on three staves. You will be given ample opportunity to become acquainted with the organ you will be playing prior to the audition. Strings All String Instruments should prepare two contrasting pieces or movements from the standard repertoire for your instrument. Please prepare the selections in their entirety. We will hear approximately 10 minutes during the audition. Strongly encouraged for violin, viola, and cello is an audition of one movement (preferably first) from the standard concerto repertoire and one movement from a solo Bach sonata/partita/suite. For string bass, a movement (preferably first) from the standard concerto repertoire and a piece of contrasting style also of the standard repertoire is strongly encouraged. An accompanist is not required, however one can be provided if needed. Winds/Percussion Wind instruments should prepare major/minor scales and two contrasting pieces or movements from the standard repertoire for your instrument. Please prepare the selections in their entirety. We will hear approximately 10 minutes during the audition. An accompanist is not required but is strongly recommended for those planning to major or minor in music. An accompanist can be provided if needed. For percussion, prepare an audition no more than 10 minutes in length that demonstrates as much of the following as possible
Voice Prepare two songs of contrasting styles from the standard vocal repertoire that total no more than 10 minutes of music. Repertoire that is appropriate for solo and ensemble contests or NATS auditions is considered standard vocal repertoire. Popular songs, contemporary Christian literature, and original compositions are not considered appropriate. Both songs may be in English, or one may be in a foreign language. Scholarships for voice are competitive, so you should choose repertoire that you sing well and shows your voice to its best advantage. Selections should demonstrate the full range of the voice, expressive potential, and good diction. Memorization is expected. In addition to hearing the prepared solos, the voice faculty will have each student sing a short excerpt at sight and perform pitch patterns. An accompanist is required for all voice auditions, and will be provided if needed. Recorded accompaniments are not permitted, and students should not accompany themselves. Jazz Prepare an audition approximately 10 minutes in length using the following as a guide. Winds: Scales, Range/Doubling, Sight-Reading, Transcription/Standard Tunes, Improvisation Piano/Guitar: Comping (different styles), Sight-Reading, Transcription/Standard Tunes, Improvisation Bass: Walking (different styles), Sight-Reading, Transcription/Standard Tunes, Improvisation Drums: Grooves (different styles), Sight-Reading, Time/Solo/Time
If you would like to discuss your repertoire, please call or e-mail one of the following Department of Music faculty members: |
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