Music
Division
Audition Information
Audition Information
Online Audition
Request
If you have any questions about auditions, please contact Dr. Jim Haines at 717-361-1289 or via e-mail
hainesjl@etown.edu.
Available Scholarships (pdf)
If you have any questions about auditions, please contact Dr. Jim Haines at 717-361-1289 or via e-mail
hainesjl@etown.edu.
Available Scholarships (pdf)
Music
Performance Scholarships are awarded to outstanding
performing musicians (regardless of major) who meet
the challenges of Elizabethtown's academic
environment. Awards range in size up to $4,000
annually and are renewable for four years. Vocal,
keyboard, and instrumental performers are invited
to audition.
Eligibility: Students must apply and be accepted to Elizabethtown College prior to the audition. Scholarships are open to music and non-music majors. Scholarships are awarded to first-year and transfer students and are open to instrumental, vocal, and keyboard (piano and organ) performers. Students may audition in a maximum of two performing areas.
The dates for scholarship consideration are:
Performance Scholarship and Entrance Auditions for Music Majors and
Minors (Choose one)
Auditions for Fall 2008 admission have concluded. Auditions for entrance for the Fall 2009 semester will be posted soon.
Performance Scholarship Audition for Non-Music Majors (Choose one)
Auditions for Fall 2008 admission have concluded. Auditions for entrance for the Fall 2009 semester will be posted soon.
Selection: Applications must be received one week prior to the selected audition date. Awards are given on the basis of musical performance and ability as demonstrated at the audition. Needs of musical ensembles will be considered in the selection process.
Please note: The use of reproduced copyrighted music, for soloist or accompanist, is strictly forbidden and will result in disqualification.
Scholarship Obligations: Scholarship winners must participate in a College music ensemble identified by the College and take private music lessons for credit in their primary performing areas to maintain their scholarships. Students must receive "pass" grades in the ensembles and no less than "B-" in the lessons to remain eligible for the scholarship.
All applicants to Elizabethtown College who intend to audition for the Music Performance
Scholarship should complete and return an Audition Request Form. Upon receipt of the form, the time and place for the audition-interview will be confirmed.
Audition Preparation– Prospective students should:
• Audition on at least one instrument (voice is considered an instrument) on a suitable level (see literature information). Students are encouraged to audition on more than one instrument if they are qualified to do so.
• Prepare minimum of two selections from contrasting style periods on one instrument.
Sight-reading on one’s primary instrument is expected.
• Supply an accompanist, if possible. If this is not possible, you may request an accompanist at least two weeks in advance of your audition date.
Prospective music majors/minors
Will complete the following additional tasks on the audition day:
Diagnostic Exams (Music Majors/Minors ONLY) At the audition-interview all students will complete exams in:
Interview (Music Majors ONLY) Following the audition, two interviews will be held:
Program Interview: An interview will be held with the coordinator of the program of study the student wishes to pursue. This interview is intended to assess readiness to enter a specific degree program and to help prospective students understand the goals and requirements of the program. Baccalaureate degrees in Music Therapy, Music Education and Liberal Arts are offered by the Department. Details may be found in the College catalog.
Notification
Within two weeks of the audition-interview, the entire Music Division will review each application and make recommendations to our Admissions Office.
Each applicant will be notified of his or her status in writing.
Notification of scholarship awards and/or acceptance into the music program can only take place after applicants have been formally accepted into the College by the Office of Admissions.
Questions? Call 717-361-1289 or e-mail hainesjl@etown.edu
Eligibility: Students must apply and be accepted to Elizabethtown College prior to the audition. Scholarships are open to music and non-music majors. Scholarships are awarded to first-year and transfer students and are open to instrumental, vocal, and keyboard (piano and organ) performers. Students may audition in a maximum of two performing areas.
The dates for scholarship consideration are:
Performance Scholarship and Entrance Auditions for Music Majors and
Minors (Choose one)
Auditions for Fall 2008 admission have concluded. Auditions for entrance for the Fall 2009 semester will be posted soon.
Performance Scholarship Audition for Non-Music Majors (Choose one)
Auditions for Fall 2008 admission have concluded. Auditions for entrance for the Fall 2009 semester will be posted soon.
Selection: Applications must be received one week prior to the selected audition date. Awards are given on the basis of musical performance and ability as demonstrated at the audition. Needs of musical ensembles will be considered in the selection process.
Please note: The use of reproduced copyrighted music, for soloist or accompanist, is strictly forbidden and will result in disqualification.
Scholarship Obligations: Scholarship winners must participate in a College music ensemble identified by the College and take private music lessons for credit in their primary performing areas to maintain their scholarships. Students must receive "pass" grades in the ensembles and no less than "B-" in the lessons to remain eligible for the scholarship.
All applicants to Elizabethtown College who intend to audition for the Music Performance
Scholarship should complete and return an Audition Request Form. Upon receipt of the form, the time and place for the audition-interview will be confirmed.
Audition Preparation– Prospective students should:
• Audition on at least one instrument (voice is considered an instrument) on a suitable level (see literature information). Students are encouraged to audition on more than one instrument if they are qualified to do so.
• Prepare minimum of two selections from contrasting style periods on one instrument.
Sight-reading on one’s primary instrument is expected.
• Supply an accompanist, if possible. If this is not possible, you may request an accompanist at least two weeks in advance of your audition date.
Prospective music majors/minors
Will complete the following additional tasks on the audition day:
Diagnostic Exams (Music Majors/Minors ONLY) At the audition-interview all students will complete exams in:
- Music theory (rhythm, meter, note reading, scales, key signatures, intervals, harmony)
- Aural Skills (identification of basic melody, rhythmic and harmonic materials)
- Sight singing (singing of basic diatonic melodies without accompaniment)
- Keyboard (note names, hand placement, reading grand staff)
Interview (Music Majors ONLY) Following the audition, two interviews will be held:
Program Interview: An interview will be held with the coordinator of the program of study the student wishes to pursue. This interview is intended to assess readiness to enter a specific degree program and to help prospective students understand the goals and requirements of the program. Baccalaureate degrees in Music Therapy, Music Education and Liberal Arts are offered by the Department. Details may be found in the College catalog.
Notification
Within two weeks of the audition-interview, the entire Music Division will review each application and make recommendations to our Admissions Office.
Each applicant will be notified of his or her status in writing.
Notification of scholarship awards and/or acceptance into the music program can only take place after applicants have been formally accepted into the College by the Office of Admissions.
Questions? Call 717-361-1289 or e-mail hainesjl@etown.edu
