MUSIC ADMISSION & SCHOLARSHIPS
Music Admission and Scholarship Audition dates for students entering the Fall of 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010 Saturday, February 20, 2010 or by appointment NOTES: Auditions are also scheduled in conjunction with selected educational music events hosted on the MSU campus. Further, since music scholarship awards are contingent upon University admission, prospective students are strongly encouraged to complete their MSU admission application file prior to February 1.
Eligibility
High school students who meet admission criteria at the University and have experience in music and all students with a bachelor degree in music (see “Prospective Graduate Students”) are eligible to apply for admission into the music programs at Morehead State University. An audition is essential for career planning and counseling in the appropriate course of study. For more information regarding admission to Morehead State, contact the Office of Admissions, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 40351-1689, (telephone) 606.783.2000 or apply online.
Entrance Auditions & Placement Assessment
All new and transfer students planning to major or minor in music must audition before the music faculty on their principal performing instrument or voice prior to enrollment. The audition process is used to determine the student's readiness for entry into a music degree program. A scholarship audition may serve as a student's admission audition.
Placement examinations are given in music theory and piano prior to enrollment. The results are used for advisement as to course and program enrollment. Credit by examination for certain courses in the Music Theory and Class Piano sequences must be validated by the faculty and processed through the Department of Music Office and the Office of the Registrar.
Transfer Student Admission
The music major entering the Department of Music by transfer must submit an official transcript of all previous college work. The applicant should be prepared to validate achievements in the area of applied music, music theory, ear training and sight singing, keyboard proficiency, and the history and literature of music. Resolution of any deficiency must be initiated during the first registration period.
Music Scholarships
Music scholarship awards are available to qualified students as determined through a scholarship audition. These awards serve numerous students annually. All awards are contingent upon admission to the University.
Each year the Department of Music offers numerous scholarships to talented music-major and music-minor students. Students who enter MSU are eligible for the following and more:
Up to full-tuition talent-based music scholarships, regardless of student need; Up to full-tuition for academic high achievers, including qualified Kentucky Governor's Scholars and Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts alumni; and Generous non-resident tuition scholarships for academically qualified students.
The Music Scholarship Committee considers many criteria before recommending a candidate for a scholarship award including the candidate's performance ability, potential for academic success, anticipated contribution to the program and the needs within the department. Music scholarship awards are renewable for up to four years provided that the student meets the expectations of the scholarship agreement.
We encourage you to apply for a music scholarship audition online or submit a printed application form. Our audition and preparation information is listed on this site, as well as an online application (see “Preparation”). If you are unable to schedule an audition on any of the designated dates, you may arrange a special audition time with our faculty. To receive consideration for a full-tuition scholarship, you are encouraged to apply and audition at your earliest convenience.
Important! We urge you to arrange a personal visit to our campus on a school day. Your visit will allow us to get to know you better and will provide you with a first-hand look at our department and our world-class faculty. During your visit, you can observe classes, participate in ensemble rehearsals, meet our excellent faculty and students, and perhaps receive a private lesson. To arrange a visit, contact us at 606.783.2473 or music@moreheadstate.edu.
Who Should Apply
Incoming freshman or students wishing to transfer from another college or university. Persons who meet Morehead State University's academic admission criteria and have experience in music. Persons who plan to pursue a major or minor in music at Morehead State University. Persons who plan to participate in the University ensembles. Students with an undergraduate degree in music wishing to pursue a master of music degree in performance or music education.
How to Apply
Complete the online Music Entrance / Scholarship Application. A printed form can be requested from the MSU Department of Music Office at 606.783.2473 or e-mail and returned by mail.
Attend a scheduled audition day. If you cannot appear for an audition on any of the designated date, please call or e-mail us to arrange a special audtion appointment.
Apply for admission to Morehead State University online or by calling 606.783.2000 or toll free at 1.800.585.6781. You may audition before you are admitted to the University. However, music entrance and scholarship decisions will be determined only after you been accepted to the University.
All applicants are strongly urged to apply for other institutional and/or government financial aid opportunities. Experience shows that students frequently overlook other sources of financial aid or assume ineligibility without receiving an official financial assessment. We recommend that you contact the MSU Office of Financial Aid at 606.783.2011 for additional information.
MSU Admissions Information
What to Perform
All applicants seeking admission to one of the degree programs in the Department of Music and/or a music scholarship must audition before a music faculty auditions committee. General requirements for the music scholarship/entrance audition are listed below. Please contact the appropriate faculty member for more specific requirements.
Brasswinds (trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba): Two prepared contrasting works/etudes or two prepared contrasting movements within a single work, major scales, minor scales, a chromatic scale, sightreading, and interview. Winds: Perform solo(s) or etude(s) that demonstrates both lyrical and technical abilities, major scales, minor scales, chromatic scale, and sight-reading. Strings: (violin, viola, cello, and bass): Perform a prepared etude, a prepared solo, two-octave scales, and sight-reading. Percussion: Perform a solo or etude for each of the following: snare drum, timpani, and keyboard percussion; major scales, minor scales, a chromatic scale, and sight-reading. Voice: Perform two solos from the classical repertoire of contrasting styles. Songs chosen should show the full potential of your vocal skills and range. You will be asked to sight-read. You are encouraged to bring your own accompanist. If you cannot bring your own, you can request that one be provided. Piano and Organ: Perform two contrasting pieces (memorization optional), and all major scales. Guitar & Electric Bass: Perform a technical study or composition, a work that demonstrates chord knowledge, a prepared solo, an improvisation, scales and modes, and sight-reading. Jazz: Perform a prepared solo, major scales, minor scales, chromatic scales, impovisation demonstration, and sight-reading.
For additional information about entrance and scholarship auditions, please contact the appropriate music faculty member or contact the MSU Department of Music Office at 606.783.2472 or music@moreheadstate.edu.
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