2024 music scholarship Audition Dates
On-Campus Auditions
February 9-10, 2024
March 8-9, 2024
Satellite Auditions
Las Vegas – TBA
To schedule an audition at this location, contact Dr. Bryant Smith (bryant.smith@utahtech.edu)
Northern Utah – TBA
To schedule an audition at this location, contact Dr. Rhonda Rhodes (rhonda.rhodes@utahtech.edu)
Scholarships are available from the Utah Tech University Music Department.
These scholarships are not limited to music majors. Any student may apply. Scholarships are available for instrumentalists and vocalists.
Brass, woodwind, and percussion students should consider applying for orchestra scholarships as well and band scholarships.
STEPS TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP
BAND SCHOLARSHIPS
Primary Contact: Dr. Bryant Smith at bryant.smith@utahtech.edu
The audition for a scholarship in instrumental music will consist of:
- Complete the application for the Talent Scholarship Application.
- A recording of the student’s performance of one solo learned during the current year in high school
- An excerpt from a band or orchestra composition from the student’s current high school band or orchestra repertoire.
The recording must also include a few major and minor scales or scale-type exercises or etudes. The above requirements should demonstrate:
- Good tone
- Sense of rhythm and tempo
- Technique
- Overall musicianship
The student may audition in person and expect to perform the audition as described above.
If a recording is sent, be sure that it is clearly identified with the student’s name, address and phone number. Also, please identify the composer and title of solos and excerpts.
University Orchestra Scholarships
Primary Contact: Dr. Paul Abegg at paul.abegg@utahtech.edu.
REQUIREMENTS:
WOODWINDS AND BRASS:
- Apply to Utah Tech University https://apply.utahtech.edu/apply/
- Submit Scholarship Application and select “orchestra scholarship” in the application.
- Audition.
- To schedule a live audition contact Dr. Paul Abegg at paul.abegg@utahtech.edu.
- You may submit a recorded audition if distance prevents you from auditioning in person. To submit a recorded audition, send a 10-15 minutes video sample of your playing, using Google Drive or YouTube links. The video should include a major and melodic minor scale as well a solo piece reflecting quality tone, steady rhythm and tempo, and suitable level of technical ability. Submit to Dr. Paul Abegg paul.abegg@utahtech.edu by March 15.
- Satellite audition – see the dates and locations above.
PERCUSSION:
- Apply to Utah Tech University https://apply.utahtech.edu/apply/
- Submit Scholarship Application and select “orchestra scholarship’ in the application.
- Audition.
- To schedule a live audition contact Dr. Paul Abegg at paul.abegg@utahtech.edu.
- You may submit a recorded audition if distance prevents you from auditioning in person. To submit a recorded audition, send a 10-15 minutes video sample of your playing, using Google Drive or YouTube links. The video should include a Snare Drum etude, a selection on marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone, and a selection on timpani; a major and minor scale as well a solo piece reflecting quality tone, steady rhythm and tempo, and suitable level of technical ability. Submit to Dr. Paul Abegg paul.abegg@utahtech.edu by March 15.
- Satellite audition – see the dates and locations above.
STRINGS:
- Apply to Utah Tech University https://apply.utahtech.edu/apply/
- Submit Scholarship Application and select “orchestra scholarship’ in the application.
- Audition:
- Audition Requirements
- Three-octave major and melodic minor scale in eighth notes; quarter note = 60 (2 octaves for basses).
- Two contrasting solo pieces demonstrating quality tone, rhythmic accuracy and technical proficiency.
- You may submit a recorded audition if distance prevents you from auditioning in person. To submit a recorded audition, send a 10-15 minutes sample of your playing, using Google Drive or YouTube links. Submit to Dr. Paul Abegg paul.abegg@utahtech.edu by March 15.
- To schedule a live audition contact Dr. Paul Abegg at paul.abegg@utahtech.edu. Live auditions are 10 minutes and take place in Eccles Fine Arts Center Rm 140. Memorization is encouraged. Accompaniment is not required.
- Satellite audition – see the dates and locations above
HARP:
Audition Requirements: Two pieces in contrasting styles and/or tempi.
Choral & Vocal Scholarships
Primary Contact: Dr. Roger Hale at roger.hale@utahtech.edu.
The audition for a scholarship in choral and vocal music will consist of:
- The student’s performance of two songs in different musical style (for example, an Italian art song and a piece from a musical theater)
- Vocal exercises (Vocal range)
- Sight singing
A video recording may be sent in lieu of the personal audition. Please Google Drive for large files or upload as an unlisted link to YouTube. It must contain the solo described above and the following unaccompanied exercises:
- Vocal performance demonstrating 2 different styles or genres.
- A major scale (sung on any neutral syllable, starting on any comfortable pitch)
- Major and minor triads (start on the same pitch as the scale)
PERCUSSION SCHOLARSHIPS
Primary Contact: Dr. Glenn Webb at glenn.webb@utahtech.edu.
The audition for percussion scholarships will consist of the following:
- Snare Drum etude
- A selection on keyboards: marimba, vibes, or xylophone
- An example of timpani performance
Percussion auditions should take place on the UT campus.
OR
A recording may be sent in lieu of the personal audition. It must contain the solo described above.
If a recording is sent, be sure that it is clearly identified with the student’s name, address and phone number. Also, please identify the composer and title of solos and excerpts.
Piano Scholarships
Primary Contact: Dr. Nancy Allred at nancy.allred@utahtech.edu.
Piano scholarship audition requirements:
- Perform two memorized pieces from contrasting periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Twentieth/Twenty-first Century)
- Sight read intermediate level literature (i.e., Clementi Sonatina)
- Fluency in major and minor scales and arpeggios
It is recommended that you schedule a live audition, however, recorded auditions will also be considered. If a recording is sent, be sure that it is clearly identified with your name, address and phone number. Also, please identify the composer and title of each piece.
