Music Scholarship 2011-2012 at Sonoma State University, USA

The Latest Music Scholarship 2011-2012 at Sonoma State University, USA - Music Scholarship Guide, Academic Year 2011-2012 - The Music Department of Sonoma State University is pleased to announce a competition for music scholarships for the academic year 2011-2012. The Latest Music Scholarship 2011-2012

The scholarships range from $ 500 to $ 2500 per year be offered to all wind instruments, metal, string and percussion instruments, piano, voice and composition. The Department does not offer graduate fellowships.

I. Materials Use: Music Scholarship applicants must submit all the following materials. These materials must be postmarked no later than Friday, February 25, 2011, to consider.

1. A written statement from a typed page, double spaced, in the musical background (specify which tool or area that you are hearing) and career goals. Show how your academic career is aimed at promoting these goals.
   
2. Two letters of recommendation from people who know their musical background and potential (parents or friends not included). Recommendations should be identified by their title or relationship to you. The current SSU students must have a letter of recommendation from a faculty member SSU music.
3. The transcripts of the two most recent academic years. Students currently residing in SSU may request that a transcript of your files in the Music Department is attached to the application. NOTE: a student’s GPA will be a factor in the selection process.

Submit all materials in one package to:
Music Department Scholarship Committee
Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA. 94928

II. Auditions: Applicants living within 250 miles of Sonoma State University are required to audition on campus. Live auditions will be held Saturday, March 26th, 2011. Applicants living more than 250 miles from campus may opt to submit a DVD recording.

Applicants in composition must send a score and a recording of an original work.

The audition should be no longer than ten minutes in length. It is highly suggested you prepare two pieces in contrasting styles that demonstrate your musicality and technique.

An accompanist will be provided for classical performers (applicants must provide piano score). Jazz performers prepare two contrasting tunes using Aebersold-type play-along accompaniments. Jazz drummers must demonstrate 4/4, 3/4, and Latin tempos.

Applicants should bring three copies of their music for the committee.
Scholarship awards will be announced by April 15, 2011.

Conditions of scholarship acceptance:

1. Residency requirement
2. Minimum music course load (6 units/semester)
3. Active participation in required ensembles
4. Minimum 2.5 GPA with no grade lower than a C in any music course
5. Attendance at Scholarship Award Ceremony
6. Four-year maximum of support for freshmen; three for transfer students; five for full-time music education credential students

Questions?  Contact the Music Department Office at 707-664-2324.
Click here to download Application The Latest Music Scholarship 2011-2012 (PDF)