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The following categories of music scholarships are available for students who demonstrate aptitude in performance and scholarship. It is imperative that all students interested in music scholarships apply to the scholarship committee by the scheduled deadlines. Contact Dr. Tom Bergeron (503-838-8802 or berge@wou.edu) for scholarship guidelines and application, or select the following files to download that reflect your current status and eligibility:
New student scholarship auditions (baccalaureate and graduate) will be held on Sunday February 8, 2009 at Smith Recital Hall on the Western Oregon University campus. All application materials must be received by February 2, 2009. Music scholarships for entering music majors are awarded on the basis of a completed application, a successful audition or interview, accumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher from a high school or college, and two letters of recommendation. Arrangements can be made to hear recordings and/or video tapes of applicants who are unable to audition on campus (Graduate students please refer to the audition requirements for the MM degree). Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission to the university prior to the audition since scholarships cannot be awarded to students who have not applied for admission. In addition to music department scholarships, the following named scholarships are available for new music majors entering Western Oregon University:
Laurel Scholarships
Awards of $1,000 each are presented to five incoming music majors. The Laurel scholarships are renewable for up to four years as long as students meet the following criteria: 1) remain a music major and 2) maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher during their college career. All instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers are eligible to apply.
Music Festival Scholarships
Multiple, one-time awards of $1,000 each are presented to new students who have participated in one of the high school music festivals hosted by WOU - Choral Festival, Jazz Festival, or Band Festival. Students who have participated in these music festivals must have their high school ensemble's director nominate them to the director of each respective festival host. Students eligible for the music festival scholarships do not need to be music majors but must have earned a 3.0 GPA (or higher) at the time of application and must perform in at least one music ensemble for the year in which the scholarship is granted.
WOU Symphony and Wind Ensemble Performance Scholarships
Awards of up to $1,200 per year are granted to new students who intend on performing in the WOU symphony orchestra and/or the WOU wind ensemble. All instrumentalists are eligible to apply, including non-majors. For information concerning these scholarships please contact Dr. Ike Nail,Director of Instrumental studies: naili@wou.edu.
Frances Anderson Memorial
Scholarship in Voice
Sturgess Memorial Scholarship in Piano
On May 5, 2009 (11am) competitive auditions will be held to award scholarships to returning music majors. The application form can be downloaded from the above link. In addition to the following scholarships that are available for returning music majors, music department scholarships are awarded to instrumental, vocal, and composition students:
Marv & Rindy Ross Scholarship
Awarded to the outstanding returning music major based on scholarship, performance, and contributions to the department.
Edgar H. Smith Music
Scholarships
Awarded to outstanding returning
music majors based on scholarship,
performance, and contributions
to the department.
Ron & Marilyn Wynn
Musical Theatre Scholarship
Awarded to a student whose major
or minor is in the division
of creative arts and who demonstrates
aptitude in acting, singing,
and dancing.This audition is on a separate date. Please contact the music office for more information.
Myra Brand Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding voice
music major.
Richard Sorenson Wind
Ensemble Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding instrumental
music major who performs in
the wind ensemble.
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