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Annually, there are approximately 2100 non-music majors enrolled in music courses, 900 of whom participate in ensembles.

Music Department Overview

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Music Opportunities at Truman

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Wind Symphony Performing at MMEA Conference

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Music Scholarships:

All Truman students are eligible for Music Service Scholarships, including incoming students. 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.

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.

Piano Scholarships
Our Piano scholarship program provides a variety of opportunities available at Truman. These scholarships range from partial 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.

Orchestra Scholarships
Orchestra scholarships are available 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.

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 Bands and Percussion groups. 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 an audition which can be performed until April 1 of each year. Please contact the Music Department at (660) 785-4417 or (888) 869-3197 for additional information.

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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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