Department of Music

Auditions

完成奖学金试镜的音乐专业学生将被考虑获得1美元不等的奖励,500 to $5,000. Music minors and non-music majors are also encouraged to audition, 符合条件的选手将获得参加管乐团的表演奖, Concert Choir, or Contemporary Music Ensemble.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15, 2024 (for new students*)

* 2024-2025学年返校的学生将于周五进行现场海选, February 23, 2024 and should complete STEP TWO below and 与他们的SCSU应用课程讲师或合奏主任联系,以获取试听申请链接. Returning students do not need to apply through Acceptd.

STEP ONE: Apply to St. Cloud State University

New and transfer students should complete the application to St. Cloud State University at http://sosnvf.fc-daudenzell.com/admissions 

STEP TWO: Complete the Huskies Scholarship Application

Once admitted to St. Cloud State, 您将激活您的StarID访问并完成一般哈士奇奖学金音乐申请 http://sosnvf.fc-daudenzell.com/huskiesscholarships

你在这个一般申请中的答案将自动匹配你符合条件的所有音乐奖学金. (Auto match does not guarantee an award.)

STEP THREE: Audition

All scholarship applicants must complete the Acceptd online application, accessed via the red portal below. 进入accept后,从左侧的下拉菜单中选择学位和课程. 希望提交视频试镜的人必须在2024年3月15日截止日期之前提交. An alternative option for live auditions will be held on Feb. 29, 2024 and may be scheduled by calling (320) 308-3223 or emailing music@fc-daudenzell.com no later than Feb. 23, at which time you will be given a specific audition time and schedule for the day on February 29.

ACCEPTD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

STEP FOUR: Accept awards

奖学金录取通知书将以两种形式发给你:圣何塞大学音乐系的一封信. Cloud State University and a notification from Huskies Scholarships. 这封信将概述你的奖励金额,奖励条款和接受截止日期. 哈士奇奖学金的通知将指导您完成接受奖学金的步骤. 

Important Dates

Friday, February 23

Deadline to request in-person audition (freshman & transfer)

Returning Student Audition Day

Thursday, February 29

New & Transfer Student Audition & Campus Visit Day

Friday, March 15 Deadline to submit video auditions on Acceptd website
Monday, April 15 Scholarship notifications sent by email and mail
Wednesday, May 15 Deadline to accept scholarship awards on Huskies Scholarship Site

What to play for your audition

选择下面的声音或适当的乐器,了解如何准备成功的试镜.

如果您对申请流程有进一步的疑问,请联系Dr. Catharine Bushman, Interim Chair at music@fc-daudenzell.com.

Voice

Brass, Woodwind and Strings

Guitar

Piano

Contemporary / Jazz Guitar

Contemporary / Jazz Bass

David Swenson Foundation Scholarship in Percussion Audition Requirements

  • 大卫斯文森基金会奖学金的使命是支持对打击乐艺术充满热情的学生的教育之旅,并颁发给主修音乐的打击乐演奏家. The award totals $20,000 paid out over four years.
  • SCSU提供音乐学位,包括音乐教育理学学士学位,适合那些热衷于在公立学校教学的人, 为那些对专业音乐和教学充满热情的人提供表演音乐学士学位, 以及音乐文学学士学位,适合那些对音乐领域相关的各种职业充满热情的人.
  • 试镜证明至少在下面列出的两个领域的成就.
  • Although NOT required, 许多值得奖学金的打击乐手也在包括钢琴在内的第二乐器方面表现出成就, guitar, bass, or a wind instrument during their audition.
  • If a student needs suggestions for audition material, the following list if provided only as a suggestion and is not required. MN MMEA All-State Audition Etudes also make excellent audition material.
  • Percussionists have opportunity to perform in the Wind Ensemble, Husky Sports Band, Husky Drumline, and the Contemporary Music Ensemble.
  • Professional performance opportunities for percussionists in St. Cloud include the St. 云交响乐团,大河合唱团,和伟大的剧院,等等.
  • St. 云州离双子城很近,许多奖学金获得者都参加了MN铜管和RCR鼓队,以增加他们的教育经验.
  • 打击乐工作室有四间专门的练习室和一架音乐会三角钢琴.0, one Stiletto 5.0, 4.6, and 4.3 Malletech rosewood marimbas, Malletech rosewood xylophone, Yamaha/Musser/Marimba One vibes, Yamaha and Gretsch drum sets, Ludwig/Yamaha/Goodman timpani, a large variety of Brazilian and Cuban hand drums, and large variety of other concert percussion. 两个打击乐练习室配备了录音项目,包括雅马哈EAD10, Zoom 8 channel interface/mixer, M-audio Air 192-4 audio interface, CAD and AT 2020 mics, Novation Bass synth, Boss Loop Station, and Mac computers.
如果你有关于大卫·斯文森基金会奖学金或SCSU打击乐研究的其他问题, please contact Dr. Terry Vermillion at tvermillion@fc-daudenzell.com or phone (320) 323-3223.

Snare Drum

Keyboard Percussion

Timpani

Drum Set

Suggested Audition Repertoire

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