Audition & Scholarship Info

Scholarships for students

Any incoming student with an interest in vocal or instrumental music can audition for an ensemble participation scholarship. Talk with your admission counselor for more information and to schedule an audition.

Students with a music background who have a desire to continue to pursue your talents while at Monmouth College, are invited to audition for a Music Scholarship. Scholarships in the fine art areas of Music, Art and Theatre range in value up to $3000 total per year and are awarded in addition to your academic scholarships. The scholarship is renewable with continued participation in the department.

In-Person or Virtual Prescreening. Students are encouraged to set up an audition as part of an official Monmouth College campus visit (opens in a new tab).

To set up an individual appointment, please email: jswearinger@monmouthcollege.edu. Students who are unable to travel or wish to submit an online audition can do so here(opens in a new tab) with an unlisted YouTube link. After we have reviewed your submission, we will reach out for a follow-up

Instrumental

Be prepared to play:

• 1-2 major scales
• chromatic scale in your maximum comfortable range
• 1 solo piece or etude of your choosing (piano accompaniment not required)

Any questions, please contact: jswearinger@monmouthcollege.edu

Piano

Be prepared to play all major scales in two octaves as well as two contrasting pieces, or two contrasting movements of one piece. The solo can be one extended movement if contrasts in style and mood are apparent. If at all possible, piano solos should be memorized, especially for those planning to major in music.

Any questions, please contact: sleeclark@monmouthcollege.edu

Vocal

Be prepared to sing one piece memorized (popular music or musical theatre is not appropriate). Please be prepared to sing a major scale - preferably on Solfege. The audition will include some warming up and light vocal range testing. If submitting a virtual pre-screening, please try to sing two scales that cover your comfortable range.

Any questions, please contact: tpahel@monmouthcollege.edu