Music Scholarships

Apply Now & Submit Your Video Audition

The TLU School of Music provides artistic recognition for outstanding musical performance to students who plan to major in music education, music performance or a more general music degree or are interested in participating in a performance ensemble such as choir, band, or orchestra.

Students who are interested in auditioning for a music scholarship need to first apply to TLU and gain admission. Once admitted, complete and submit the music audition application and email your video audition and interview to Prof. Beth Bronk at bbronk@tlu.edu.

Steps to Follow for Completing Your Music Scholarship Audition Application:

• Apply to TLU and gain admission
• Complete and submit the Music Scholarship Audition Application
• Upload your video audition and interview to your Google drive or other cloud storage or post your video on YouTube as an unlisted video. Email the link to Prof. Beth Bronk at bbronk@tlu.edu
• Attend a TLU School of Music Information Session (see dates below)

Complete the Music Scholarship Audition Application

Admitted students who complete and submit the music scholarship audition application, video audition and interview, and file a FAFSA by Dec. 1, will receive a financial aid offer that includes their music scholarship by Dec. 30.

Video Audition Instructions

• Part 1: The Interview

  We want to get to know you better before we watch your video audition so please start your video by answering the following four questions:

  • Tell us your name and what you intend to major in at TLU. If you plan to major in music, please let us know if you hope to pursue music education, music performance, or a more general music degree. If you plan to major in another academic area and are interested in participating in band, choir, or orchestra, please tell us more about your academic interest area.
  • What is it that you hope to do with your degree?
  • What attracts you to TLU?
  • Who is your musical inspiration and how did they inspire you?
• Part 2: The Audition

  Audition materials should showcase you at your best within contrasting styles. Please tell us the title and composer for each piece you perform in your video.
  
  Vocal and Choral Audition: Two contrasting, memorized pieces that demonstrate your musical strengths – one selection in a foreign language and one selection in English. It is recommended that at least one piece represent repertoire appropriate for All-State and/or UIL. In addition to performing your prepared repertoire, we may also ask you to sing scales and vocalizes.
  
  Strings Audition: Two contrasting selections, one slow and lyrical and one faster and more technical, and a memorized two octave scale, ascending and descending. All-state audition material, etudes, or appropriate solo material are encouraged.
  
  Winds Audition: Two contrasting selections, one slow and lyrical and one faster and more technical, and a memorized chromatic scale, ascending and descending. All-state audition material, etudes, and appropriate solo material are encouraged.
  
  Percussion Audition: Two selections, one on either timpani or snare, and one on marimba (4-mallet encouraged, 2-mallet acceptable). All-state audition material, etudes, and appropriate solo material are encouraged.
  
  Piano Audition: Two selections of contrasting style and time period. Memorization is encouraged but not required. In addition to performing your prepared repertoire, you may be asked to play scales or arpeggios.

  If you are unable to record and submit an audition video, please email Prof. Beth Bronk at bbronk@tlu.edu to make audition arrangements.

• Part 3: Submitting Your Video Audition & Interview
  • Submit the music scholarship audition application.
  • Record your video and confirm you have answered the four interview questions, performed two audition pieces, and mentioned the title and composer in your video.
  • Upload your video to a Google drive or other cloud storage (Dropbox, etc.) or post your video on YouTube as an unlisted video. Email the link to Prof. Beth Bronk at bbronk@tlu.edu.

About Our Music Awards & Renewal Criteria

Jones Fine Arts Audition Award

The Jones Fine Arts Audition Award provides artistic recognition for outstanding musical and dramatic media performance to those students who intend to pursue a baccalaureate degree in music, music education, or dramatic media. This scholarship is based on an audition and is required for entry into the School of Music.

A student must demonstrate sufficient proficiency on an instrument or voice. Incoming freshmen, transfer, and returning TLU students are eligible. Music students will audition for, and participate in, ensembles appropriate to their principal instrument (organ, piano, strings, voice, or winds). The amount of this award varies and is determined by the appropriate department faculty. Students should review the audition criteria (included in Video Audition Instructions, Part 2: The Audition) and submit a music scholarship audition application.

This scholarship is in addition to any academic scholarships you have received based on academic performance in high school.

Participation Requirements

• Music scholarship awardees must perform in ensembles as assigned each semester. For awardees in the music major or minor, this requirement continues even where performance requirements for degree completion have been fulfilled.
• Attend all rehearsals and performances unless excused in advance by the director.
• Be prepared musically for all rehearsals and performances.
• Represent the university and the organization in a manner befitting the character of the institution and organization.
• Enroll in private instruction and labs as required by the instructor.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress standards.
• Demonstrate leadership within the school and organization.

Criteria for Renewal

Recipients must continue to pursue the designated participation, list music or music education as their a major, maintain a 2.0 CGPA, and meet all participation requirements. The scholarship is renewable for up to an additional three years.

Performance Awards

Performance Awards provide artistic recognition for outstanding musical and dramatic media performance to those students who are majoring in a field other than music, music education, or dramatic media. Incoming freshmen, transfer students and returning TLU students who demonstrate superior musical ability in their area of performance or in dramatic media are eligible, regardless of whether or not they are a music or theatre major. The amount of this award, up to $3,000, is based on an audition and can be combined with your TLU academic scholarship. An audition is required.

Performance Awards are given in the following areas:

• Band Participation
• Choir Participation
• Strings Participation
• Dramatic Media Participation

Participation Requirements

• Music scholarship awardees must perform in ensembles as assigned each semester. For awardees in the music major or minor, this requirement continues even where performance requirements for degree completion have been fulfilled.
• Attend all rehearsals and performances unless excused in advance by the director.
• Be prepared musically for all rehearsals and performances.
• Represent the university and the organization in a manner befitting the character of the institution and organization.
• Enroll in private instruction and labs as required by the instructor.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress standards.
• Demonstrate leadership within the school and organization.

Criteria for Renewal

Awards are reviewed by the director/instructor annually. The level and quality of participation determine whether an award will be renewed, as well as the amount of the renewal. There are no guarantees of renewal. Awards are rescinded if participation is discontinued or unsatisfactory.