Scholarships

Auditions (open to potential majors and non majors) will be held February 16, 2008 in Evans Music Center on the Lewis & Clark campus.

If you are unable to attend the February audition, we will accept a cassette recording of your work. Individual appointments to audition prior to the February audition date are also possible.

Auditions should demonstrate your abilities to date. If instrumental, please perform 10-15 minutes of a work--a short movement of one or two pieces OR one longer movement. If you are a vocalist, you may wish to perform two separate pieces representing different styles you have studied.

For more information, contact Denise Gerhardt, secretary of the music department at 503 768 7460 or email music@lclark.edu.

Apply using our online form:

On-Line Scholarship Application

Or download a PDF copy to print and return:

Scholarship Application (PDF)

Scholarship FAQ

Do you offer music scholarships?
Yes, we offer merit based scholarships

How does the audition work? Who will be attending my audition and judging my performance?
The music faculty will be attending your audition at which time you will be asked to perform approximately 15 minutes.

How many scholarships are awarded each year, how much money is awarded and what will I have to do to renew this scholarship each year?
The amount of scholarships given out each year varies and are automatically renewed if you continue to fulfill the obligations of that scholarship.

Is there a specific date for auditions or can they be done anytime?
We prefer auditions to be done on the actual date of scholarship day that is always the third Saturday in February. But in certain cases we will allow a different date to be selected.

Are scholarships available if I do not intend on completing a major or minor in music?
Yes, music scholarships are available to those students who do not intend on a major or a minor in music, as long as students perform in either orchestra, wind symphony, jazz band, choir as well as participate in private lessons.

What do I need to apply?
The information on music scholarships is currently on our web page, including the actual application form and individual requirements for the audition. You may also email the music department at music@lclark.edu.

If I am a transfer student can I still qualify for a music scholarship? Is the timeline the same?
Yes, you may still qualify for a scholarship if your are transferring from another school.

I can't make the specific audition date in February. Can I send a CD or tape for my audition?
Yes, this is an acceptable alternative if your cannot make the actual audition date on campus. Please make sure that if your choose to submit a CD or tape of your playing/singing that it be of good quality and that you make sure you send it directly to the Music Department b February 1st.

I play two instruments. Would you like to hear both?
You may audition on more than one instrument, however, it may be helpful to choose one or the other that you feel the most confident about.

What repertoire would you like to hear for my instrument?
That will be up to the individual teacher. You will be given the email address and other contact information when we receive your application or you have contacted us via the music department email.

Would you like references from my ensemble director at my high school?
You may submit these if you wish but we do not feel them necessary in judging your audition.

Do I need to be currently studying on my instrument to be considered for a scholarship?
Yes, we expect that students are currently studying on their major instrument/voice.

If I receive a scholarship, what is the level of participation I need to be involved with in the department?
Receiving a scholarship requires you to participate in one or more ensembles every semester you are on campus. The ensembles that we are referring to include Orchestra, Cappella Nova (choir), Wind Symphony or Jazz Band. We would also prefer you to be participating in private lessons.

Do I need to take lessons if I receive a scholarship but are not intending on majoring in music?
We prefer that you continue studying in the form of a private lesson to be taken with one of our College professors.

Can I receive a music scholarship if I get an additional academic merit scholarship?
Yes, but for further clarification please refer to Student Financial Services.

Are these scholarship considered part of my financial "package"?
These awards are not based on financial need. They are "merit" based so even if you do not qualify for financial aid you may still receive a scholarship. If you do qualify for financial aid the award granted is figured with the remainder of your need base.