Ensemble Scholarship Auditions

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  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:

  Saturday | January 25 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom Audition (deadline to apply: 1/19)

  Monday | January 27 | 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Enjoy complimentary dinner with music students (deadline to apply: 1/21)

  Monday, February 17 | 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Next Day "Music Experience Day" (overnight possible) (deadline to apply: 2/10)

  Saturday, February 22 | 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Enjoy complimentary dinner with music students (deadline to apply: 2/16)

  Friday | March 21 | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Accepted Student Day (deadline to apply: 3/16)

  Monday | April 7 | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Accepted Student Day (deadline to apply: 3/31)

  Saturday | April 26 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom Audition (deadline to apply: 3/31)

  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.

  APPLY ONLINE

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  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, 2025, to be eligible for an Ensemble Scholarship. 

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If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Music.