Scholarships
Music scholarship auditions are open to all incoming students regardless of major. While it is preferable that auditions be live, a CD or a DVD may be submitted. Cassette tapes and VHS tapes are acceptable although not preferred.
The audition deadline for 2008-2009 Scholarships is February 1, 2008.
Vocal Auditions
Sing two songs or arias of your choice in contrasting styles. While it is preferable that both pieces be "classical", you may include one song from the Musical Theater repertoire. We further recommend that at least one of your songs be in a foreign language.
Instrumental Auditions
- Play the chromatic scale and two major scales and their two relative melodic minor scales in at least two octaves. Slur all notes, playing slowly (tempo: quarter note equals 80)
- Play two etudes (studies) of a contrasting nature (one slow, one fast) preferably from study materials standard for your instrument
- Play a solo from the standard repertory. Any work suitable for solo and ensemble festivals is fine. Please bring the piano accompaniment if applicable
What we're looking for:
- A good sound
- Good intonation
- Solid music fundamentals (the right notes and rhythm)
- A musical performance that shows sensitivity to dynamics, phrasing and a performance style appropriate to the work
To schedule an audition or to receive additional information, contact:
Dr. Wyant Morton
Chairman, Music Department
California Lutheran University
Music Department #4000
60 West Olsen Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 493-3307 - Office
(805) 493-3904 - FAX
morton@callutheran.edu
Music scholarships are but one portion of a student's financial aid package. For complete information about student financial aid, be sure to visit the Financial Aid section of the CLU website or contact your admissions counselor.