Music scholarships are available to full-time music majors who as entering freshmen have a B (3.0 GPA) average and a satisfactory audition. Upperclassmen may audition in the spring each year if they have a 3.2 average in music courses; a 2.75 overall GPA; and make no grade lower than C. Scholarships may be upgraded in the upperclassmen auditions in the spring for the upcoming year.
Students are required to submit three recommendation forms from former or current music teachers, music directors, or other musicians who can verify a student's readiness to study music at the collegiate level.
Auditions must be completed by March 1. Scholarship awards will be made as close to March 15 as possible.
You should be prepared to perform two selections in contrasting styles, from different historical eras if possible. These should display a variety of tempo and dynamics, as well as demonstrate your ability and range. Memorized performances are preferred. Vocal auditions should include one piece in a foreign language and the second piece in English (may include English art song, aria, or musical theatre selection) with live piano accompaniment. Total performance time should not exceed fifteen minutes. Accompaniment tapes are not permitted; an accompanist will be provided if needed.
Appropriate attire is recommended ( no jeans).
* Despite COVID-19, we are still accepting in-person auditions. However, to provide a safe alternative, we are accepting videotaped auditions. To submit a video audition, please post your video to YouTube (public or unlisted) and send a link via email to lori.nevil@indwes.edu. Please use the following format for your email subject line “IWU Music Audition Video – Your Name – Submission Date” (ex. “IWU Music Audition Video – John Smith – 01/31/2020”).
The song should be of the type intended for the concert repertory, as distinct from folk or popular song. An art song is a setting of a text of high literary quality and, unlike most folk and popular songs, includes an accompaniment that is specified by the composer rather than improvised or arranged by/for the performer. The art song is often in a foreign language, which could include French, Italian, German, Latin, or Spanish. An opera or oratorio aria may be substituted for an art song.
Two contrasting pieces: one in a foreign language, and the second in English (may include English art song, aria, or musical theatre selection) with live piano accompaniment.
Contemporary Christian music is not an acceptable style for auditions. No taped accompaniments are to be used. Please notify the Music Department as soon as possible if you do not have an accompanist and one will be provided for you.
Lloyd Dacosta Jones Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: This scholarship for string applicants is reserved for undergraduate students pursuing a major in music at IWU. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required. Recipients are determined by audition.
Criteria: This award goes to one outstanding student from the division of music with evidence of a Biblical belief in Jesus Christ and conducts according to high moral and ethical standards.
Criteria: One music major with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale with preference given to residents of Grand County, IN Preference given to students with an interest in semi-classical, jazz, popular, or semi-popular music. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
Criteria: Preference will be given to one Marion High School graduate majoring in nursing, another medically related field, education or music. The recipient must maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office; must show evidence of good citizenship, a Biblical belief in Jesus Christ and conduct according to high moral and ethical standards.
Criteria: Preference will be given to two students majoring in ministry, missions, or church music. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office and must show evidence of a Biblical belief in Jesus Christ and conduct according to high moral and ethical standards.
Criteria: Applicants must exemplify excellence in instrumental performance with brass, woodwind or percussion instruments. One award; not based on financial need.
Criteria: Two recipients must be preparing for a career of service as a music educator, or for work in Christian ministries with a music major or music minor, or be a descendent of the Medows family. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Criteria: This award goes to two students in nursing, religion or music who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. This award is intended to assist students who exhibit a quality of excellence as seen in their personal, spiritual and academic endeavors. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Criteria: This award goes to one student majoring in music, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and demonstrating financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
Criteria: The two recipients must be Music Majors or Pre-medicine Majors and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Preference is given to students planning to engage in some aspect of missionary service.
Criteria: Priority is given to a music major planning to engage in education or music ministry. The one recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Criteria: The one recipient of this award must be preparing for a career of service as a minister, missionary (including nurses), Christian educator, song evangelist, etc. The recipient must maintain a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
Criteria: This award goes to four unmarried, full-time students with a GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. Freshmen or transfer students receiving the award must have maintained an equivalent GPA prior to enrollment at IWU. Preference is given to students planning to pursue a career in music. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Recipients must also display Christ-like character and ideals and a serious commitment to excellence in academic achievement. Students must comply at all times with the Standard of Conduct as set forth in the IWU Student Handbook.
Criteria: This award goes to one student who exemplifies Christian character and demonstrates excellence in their field of study. The recipient must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
Criteria: This award is for seven students pursuing a career in art or music. Recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, must display a positive Christian witness and must have good social and academic standing with the University.
Criteria: This award goes to one student who exhibits a quality of excellence and special interest in his or her field of study. The recipient must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office, must show evidence of a Biblical belief in Jesus Christ and conduct his or her life according to high moral and ethical standards and must maintain a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Criteria: This award is for undergraduate students who exemplify Christian character and demonstrate excellence in their personal, spiritual, and academic endeavors. The family may make recommendations for the scholarship recipient(s). The recipient must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. The recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Criteria: The recipient of this scholarship must be majoring in Music, Mathematics, or Science. The faculty of the respective Divisions will recommend the scholarship recipient. The recipient must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or a 4.0 scale.
Criteria: Two applicants must be English or music majors and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
