Music & Performing Arts  Audition

Auditions & Scholarships

All students who desire to pursue a degree in Music must complete the audition process in addition to fulfilling the Bushnell University admission requirements. *The audition provides the faculty with an opportunity to measure your potential success as a major or minor and to determine whether you will be admitted to the program.  Scholarships may be awarded to eligible students.

*Students interested in ensemble participation only may still complete the audition process to be considered for an ensemble and to be eligible for a potential participation scholarship.

Audition Process:

The audition process consists of three components:  essay application, personal interview, and music audition.

Essay Application:

The essay should be approximately 350-500 words and help us get to know you. The topics that you should address are: Why are you interested in studying Music? Why Bushnell University? What are your career goals at this point in your life? What ministry experiences have you had? And what relevant training have you had for your intended major to this point (private lessons, courses, ensembles, internships, etc.)?

The application must be submitted prior to your scheduled audition.

PERFORMING ARTS AUDITION APPLICATION

Interview:

The personal interview is designed to help us get to know you better and to be able to interact with you personally. The interview can be part of your on-campus music audition. You should be nicely dressed and ready to interact with faculty regarding your essay.

Audition:

For the performance portion of your audition, please prepare two selections in your strongest performance area(s).  If possible, we would encourage you to prepare songs in differing styles.  In addition, students auditioning for the Music major may be asked to sight-read vocally or instrumentally.

*Non-music audition alternative: Bring a portfolio of your work or resume of experience with you to your interview.

Audition Dates:

The department has dedicated the following dates as audition days:

  • Fall Preview Day
  • Please note the financial aid priority deadline for Fall 2024 applicants.  We encourage seniors to audition by this date for priority scholarship consideration.
  • Spring Preview Day
  • Please note the financial aid priority deadline for Spring 2025 applicants.  We encourage seniors to audition by this date for priority scholarship consideration.
  • If unable to attend a designated audition day, specially scheduled auditions can be made on most weekdays (Monday-Friday) throughout the year. Schedule an Individual Student Visit.  Select “Audition for Performing Arts” on your requested appointments and they will help coordinate a specific time.
  • Though on-campus auditions are preferred, if travel distance makes it impractical for you to perform an on-campus audition, then you may record and submit a video audition.

Email the School of Music and Performing Arts for further instructions.