Requirements

Eligibility Requirements
  1. Must be a high school senior.
  2. Must have been accepted to Nebraska Wesleyan at time of audition.
  3. Must audition before music faculty (except in cases of long distance or illness, as listed below).
  4. Must be in top one-third of high school graduating class OR have ACT score of 21 or higher.

Audition Requirements
  1. Prepare a program of not more than 10 minutes according to the following recommendations:
    Vocal: Choose at least two contrasting selections from standard vocal repertoire (art song, opera, oratorio, musical theater). It is recommended that the music be memorized. Pop music and choral repertoire (example: singing a part from a choral score) is not recommended. An accompanist will be provided upon request. If requesting an NWU accompanist, send music two weeks before audition. It is not recommended that the student use an accompaniment tape or CD.
    Instrumental: Choose quality solo literature to show your talent. Memorization is not required. An accompanist will be provided upon request. If requesting an NWU accompanist, send music two weeks before audition.
    Piano: Choose two selections of contrasting style from the standard piano repertoire. Memorization is recommended. Be prepared to sight-read a short accompaniment.
  2. Provide a brief (1-page) resumé of your performing experience (solos, ensembles), and repertoire lists from your private study (grades 9-12). You may attach this to the scholarship audition application, or bring it with you to the audition).
Students must have completed their FAFSA forms and returned them to Financial Aid to receive notification of music scholarship awards. Notification of scholarship awards will be made to all applicants as soon as all auditions have been completed.