Scholarship Auditions for 2012-2013 Academic Year

Reserve an audition time by calling the Music Office (775) 784-6145.  An accompanist will be provided and can be scheduled upon request when you schedule your audition.
If you cannot audition in person, you may submit an audition CD. Details are found on page 2 of the scholarship application

Application Deadline is January 31, 2012 for scholarship applications and audition CDs. (Notice that the audition dates are before the application deadline, so call now to reserve your audition date and time). Applications are available from your high school music director or counselor, the UNR Department of Music or online:

Attention: The Deadline for scholarship applications for 2012 - 2013 has passed. Applications received at this point will be date stamped and held for later consideration if funding is available.

• Music Scholarship Application Online Wizard

Alternative Method: forms to download, print and send by US mail:

• Freshman & Transfer Student Music Scholarship Application (2012 - 2013)
• Continuing Student Scholarship Application (2012 - 2013 - Deadline 12/15/2011)
• Graduate Scholarship Application (2012 - 2013)

Audition Preparation:

Violin, Viola, and Cello should prepare two contrasting pieces or movements. The combined duration must be 8 minutes or more. If the work requires it, the piano accompaniment is strongly encouraged.

Jazz Students should perform two jazz selections of contrasting styles, including melody and improvised solos. Rhythm section accompaniment and/or equipment will be provided (Reno only). Jazz Students auditioning in Las Vegas should provide accompanying tracks such as Aebersold; Audio will be provided. For more information, e-mail Peter Epstein at pepstein@unr.edu .

Percussionists should perform a short work on any two of the following instruments: snare drum, mallet percussion, or timpani. These instruments will be available at the audition locations. However, the University of Nevada, Reno Music Department will not provide sticks or mallets to students.

Instrumentalists should prepare a single work or 2 contrasting movements totaling no more than 8 minutes which demonstrate technical proficiency, sound and phrasing. Candidates should also be prepared to perform major scales with common articulations. Works with piano accompaniment are encouraged.

Vocalists must submit an application for scholarship consideration. Auditions are required for those interested in Opera and Choir. Transfer students who intend to major in vocal performance must contact Dr. Katharine DeBoer, kdeboer@unr.edu.

Composition students must submit a sample composition. If you have any questions, please call the Department of Music Office at (775) 784-6145.