{"id":2189,"date":"2018-05-02T18:48:39","date_gmt":"2018-05-02T18:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/?page_id=2189"},"modified":"2025-01-16T10:02:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T16:02:44","slug":"admission-audition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/admission-audition\/","title":{"rendered":"Admission &amp; Audition Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:28px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Admission Requirements<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>A solo audition (instrument or voice) is required of all intended music majors, and non-music majors wanting to participate in music ensembles. A variety of scholarships and participation grants are available that range from partial to full tuition and room and board (residence halls).<\/p>\n<p>Before a formal degree program can be declared, the student must be enrolled on Applied Music-Major Instrument level and pass MUS119 Musicianship 1 and MUS106 Basic Keyboard Skills 1 (if applicable) with a grade of C or better.<\/p>\n<p>For more information regarding general admission to 大象传媒 Western, please contact Admissions.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:28px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Audition Requirements<\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>A solo audition is required for admission into performance ensembles and for consideration for participation grants and music scholarships. We encourage you to consult with your music teacher in selecting good literature that you can perform well. Something you have performed for music festivals would be appropriate. The purpose of the audition is to determine current abilities and the potential for success in the performance organization. We look for pitch accuracy, correct and steady rhythm, the ability to make expressive musical statements and disciplined work habits. The audition includes sight-reading and pitch retention.<\/p>\n<p>Since 大象传媒 Western has an open door admissions policy, all students are allowed to enter and audition. If a student elects to become a music major, specific performance requirements must be successfully completed on the applied levels in the major area of study in order to continue the program. All students seeking education degrees must have an ACT score of 22 in order to be admitted into junior and senior teaching experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic horizontal-tabs icon-position-left\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li a.tab-link{border-top-color:#ffc107;background-color:#ffc107;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs{background-color:#f4f4f4;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{border-right-color:#f4f4f4;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{background-color:#f4f4f4;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li a:hover{background-color:#f4f4f4;border-top-color:#f4f4f4;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .tab-pane{background-color:#f4f4f4;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .tab-content .tab-pane{border-color:#cccccc;}<\/style><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-b4c1f95886defc4b918\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-brass,woodwinds&amp;percussion\" href=\"#tab-b4c1f95886defc4b918\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Brass, Woodwinds &amp; Percussion<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-6ca46e414e91171362d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-keyboard\" href=\"#tab-6ca46e414e91171362d\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Keyboard<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-72bdc8dd86f6e6e55f2\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-strings\" href=\"#tab-72bdc8dd86f6e6e55f2\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Strings<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-59c0af8090e641b41b7\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-voice\" href=\"#tab-59c0af8090e641b41b7\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Voice<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-b4c1f95886defc4b918\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-brass,woodwinds&amp;percussion\" href=\"#tab-b4c1f95886defc4b918\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Brass, Woodwinds &amp; Percussion<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-brass,woodwinds&amp;percussion\" id=\"tab-b4c1f95886defc4b918\">\n<p>Performers on these instruments should prepare contrasting passages of music which will display their tone quality and technique. Those auditioning\u00a0are encouraged to audition on solos used for the District or State solo and ensemble contest or music used to audition for all district or all state bands. These solos and etudes will display your mastery of your instrument. Piano accompaniment is optional. Auditioners will also be asked to perform major scales and sight read.<\/p>\n<p>Percussionists will want to display their expertise on a variety of percussion instruments. We typically like to hear snare drum, mallets, timpani, and drum set in our percussion auditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-6ca46e414e91171362d\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-keyboard\" href=\"#tab-6ca46e414e91171362d\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Keyboard<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-keyboard\" id=\"tab-6ca46e414e91171362d\">\n<p>Pianists should be prepared to audition with a minimum of two memorized solos of contrasting styles. They will be asked to demonstrate their current level of technique with scales, arpeggios and etudes and will sightread two short compositions.<\/p>\n<p>Organists should be prepared to audition with a minimum of two preferably memorized solos of contrasting styles. They will be asked to demonstrate their current level of technique with manual and pedal studies and will sightread two short compositions and a hymn.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-72bdc8dd86f6e6e55f2\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-strings\" href=\"#tab-72bdc8dd86f6e6e55f2\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Strings<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-strings\" id=\"tab-72bdc8dd86f6e6e55f2\">\n<p>Two or more scales in 3 octaves (bass &#8211; 2 octaves) in your choice of keys<br \/>\nTwo contrasting solo pieces, or movements of a concerto<br \/>\nOne etude of your choice<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-59c0af8090e641b41b7\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-voice\" href=\"#tab-59c0af8090e641b41b7\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Voice<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-voice\" id=\"tab-59c0af8090e641b41b7\">\n<p>Prepare and perform two solos from memory, at least one of which must be in English. Both solos must have piano accompaniment, and an accompanist will be provided for you. It is preferred that selections be chosen from the Art Song, Aria, or Musical Theater repertoire. You may sing the selections you are preparing for district\/state contest, if applicable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.25 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:28px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Upcoming Auditions<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:28px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Audition &amp; Scholarship Application<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">A wide variety of scholarships and participation grants are available to music students. Students who wish to be considered for <strong>priority and competitive scholarships<\/strong> must complete the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/missouriwestern.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com\/CMXAdmin\/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=1747\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Scholarship Application online<\/a><\/strong>, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">(FAFSA) online<\/a><\/strong> and schedule an audition. The deadline to complete the required applications for priority and competitive scholarships for the academic year is typically February 1 (Auditions do not have to occur by February 1st.)<\/p>\n<p>The priority audition days are February 8, February 28, and March 8. Auditions generally run in 15-minute time slots from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>To audition you must complete the following steps:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3>Step 1: Fill out and submit the Audition &amp; Scholarship Application<\/h3>\n<div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:0px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/audition-scholarship-application\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text fusion-button-text-right\">Audition &amp; Scholarship Application<\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-right\"><i class=\"fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Step 2: Schedule an audition<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-2 {border-radius:0px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/auditions\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text fusion-button-text-right\">Schedule an Audition<\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-right\"><i class=\"fa-arrow-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions please contact <a href=\"mailto:ddebrincat@missouriwestern.edu\">ddebrincat@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":[],"_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false},"categories":[],"tags":[],"ticketed":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2189"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/71"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2189"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2189\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7809,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2189\/revisions\/7809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}