Music Scholarships:
All Truman students, including incoming students, are eligible for Music Service Scholarships based on a Music Audition. In the case of equal ability between two candidates, preferences will be given to music majors. For additional information regarding music scholarship availability, contact the Music Department at (888) 869-3197 or music@truman.edu . To be eligible for an Endowed Music Scholarship at Truman, students must be currently enrolled at Truman and have declared music as their major.
Band Scholarships
Truman State University offers scholarships in the
Band Area to both
music majors and non-music majors. These scholarships are in place to ensure a
pool of the finest wind and percussion performers are members of the Wind
Symphony, Brass Choir, Jazz Ensembles, Clarinet Choir, and Percussion Ensembles.
There are normally 12-15 of these scholarships available each year and they
range in value from $500-$1500. Earning one of these awards requires a
Music Audition
that can be performed until April 1 of each year. The audition days for 2010 are
January 23, February 12 & 13 (in conjunction with the Honor Band Festival) and
March 20. Please contact Dan Peterson (pete@truman.edu)
or the Music Department at (660) 785-4417 or (888) 869-3197 for
additional information. Visit
Music
Scholarships for more information.
Orchestra Scholarships
Scholarships are available in the
Orchestra Area to all qualified string players regardless
of major or minor status. Scholarships are available for up to $1000 per school
year. The President's String Quartet will be selected by a competitive audition.
Its members receive an $1800 stipend in addition to their orchestra scholarship.
The Karl Webb Endowed Scholarship is a $1000 one-year scholarship awarded to an
incoming string music major. String music majors on scholarship are required to
enroll for the University Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and a private lesson.
String students with scholarships who are not music majors would be
required to enroll for the University Orchestra
with optional
participation in the Chamber Orchestra and applied lessons. For additional
information, please contact the Music Department at (660) 785-4417 or
(888) 869-3197.
Piano Scholarships
Our Piano Scholarship program provides a
variety of opportunities available at Truman in the
Piano Area. These scholarships
range from accompanying scholarships to full tuition, room, and
board. Our Annual Piano Festival which is held in February features the
competition which determines the Truman "full-package" scholarship, as well as
other scholarships in piano. All high school seniors are encouraged to compete
for these prestigious awards. We encourage all students to arrange for audition
times as soon as possible. For additional information please contact the
Music Department at (660) 785-4417 or (888) 869-3197.
Vocal Scholarships
In addition to generous academic
scholarships offered by Truman State University, the
Choral/Vocal Area provides
additional financial assistance to qualified, talented students. Several endowed
scholarships of substantial amounts are available to undergraduate vocal music
majors. Service scholarships ranging from $300 to $600 per year are available to
undergraduate music majors and non-majors who participate in choral music at
Truman State. Please contact the
Music Department at (660) 785-4417 or (888) 869-3197 for
additional information.
For additional information regarding Music Scholarship Auditions please click on the following:
RULES FOR MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS
All Music Scholarship students must attend public performances and all rehearsals of their ensembles unless excused by a verified illness, a death in the family, or by special permission of the Head of the Music Department.
All vocal/choral Music Scholarship students must participate in Cantoria and University Chorus and demonstrate leadership and follow guidelines as outlined in the course syllabi. Failure to do so will be cause for non-renewal of the scholarship.
Music Scholarship students must maintain an honor point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
Good conduct and an attitude of interest and cooperation must be shown by a Music Scholarship student.
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