Ensemble Scholarship Auditions
Apply for an Ensemble Scholarship
Scholarships for ensemble participation are awarded to students who are not music majors or minors. These are awarded to eligible, incoming students who demonstrate musical proficiency and a desire to participate in Department of Music ensembles during their time as a Gordon College student.
This audition is NOT for a specific ensemble, but only to be considered for an Ensemble Scholarship. (Auditions for ensemble placement are held during Fall Orientation).
Pianists are encouraged to audition on a band or orchestral instrument or voice.
Schedule your audition
Live auditions are strongly recommended for all applicants. Zoom auditions are available for international applicants or by petition. Recorded auditions are only accepted from students who are unable to attend any of the live or Zoom audition dates.
You should only apply for this scholarship if you do NOT intend to be a music major or minor!
Before applying for any music audition, you must be accepted to Gordon College. Gordon College admissions application →
Fill out the online application and choose your preferred audition date.
Available Music Audition Dates
All audition dates are live auditions (in person at Gordon College) unless otherwise noted:
Friday | December 6 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Honors Day and Christmas Gala
Saturday | January 25 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom Audition
Monday | January 27 | 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Honors Day
Monday, February 17 | 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Clarendon Day; Next Day "Music Experience Day" (overnight possible)
Saturday, February 22 | 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Complimentary Dinner
Friday | March 21 | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Accepted Student Day
Monday | April 7 | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Accepted Student Day
Saturday | April 26 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom Audition
Deadline
Students must apply to Gordon College and the Department of Music no later than April 20. Students must perform their audition by the end of April to be eligible for an Ensemble Scholarship.
About your audition
Your audition is max. five minutes in length. An accompanist is not required. For the audition, students are asked to prepare one selection that best demonstrates the current performance level on their instrument.
Recommended selection for ensemble scholarship auditions:
Choirs
Please choose a single work that shows your abilities best. We recommend a folk song, art song, music theatre piece or hymn arrangement.Instrumental Ensembles
Please choose a single work that shows your abilities best. We recommend a solo piece, movement of work (concerto, sonata, etc.), etude or orchestral/band excerpt.For questions on appropriate audition repertoire, please contact the Department of Music.
Note: This audition is not for a specific ensemble, but only to be considered for an ensemble participation scholarship. Auditions for ensemble placements are held during fall Orientation.
Submit a Recorded Video Audition
Important! Before submitting any recorded music audition, you must be accepted to Gordon College. Gordon College admissions application →
Live and Zoom auditions are strongly recommended for all applicants. Zoom auditions are an excellent option for international applicants or by petition. However, in cases where distance, time differences or technical challenges complicate Live or Zoom auditions, or if there are no more Live/Zoom audition dates are available, recorded video auditions are acceptable.
DVDs, CDs, YouTube links and other forms of media will not be reviewed. Video recordings must be digitally submitted using the GET ACCEPTED platform.
For further instructions on how to submit your Recorded Video Audition follow the procedure outline here→
Deadline
Students must apply to the Department of Music by April 20, 2024, to be eligible for an Ensemble Scholarship.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
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