Music Auditions & Scholarships
Audition Process
You’ll complete three simple steps:
- Submit the Audition Form: Before your audition, you’ll complete the Music & Performing Arts Audition Form and submit a brief personal statement (350–500 words).
- Your statement should address:
- Why you’re interested in studying Music
- Why you’re considering Bushnell University
- Your current career goals
- Ministry or leadership experiences you’ve had
- Previous musical, technical, or production training
- Complete a Personal Interview: You’ll meet with Music faculty to discuss your interests, experience, goals, and personal statement. This conversation helps us get to know you while giving you the opportunity to learn more about the program and ask questions.
- Complete Your Audition:
- Worship Arts Applicants
- You’ll prepare two selections that demonstrate your strongest musical abilities. If possible, choose pieces from different musical styles. You may also be asked to demonstrate basic sight-reading skills.
- Production Applicants
- If you’re pursuing the Production concentration, you’ll have the opportunity to submit a portfolio, production reel, project samples, résumé, or other examples of your technical and creative work. Faculty will discuss your experience and interests during the interview process.
- Worship Arts Applicants
Music Scholarships
Music scholarships may be awarded to qualified students based on audition performance, experience, potential, and participation in Bushnell’s Music program and ensembles.
Through the audition process, faculty evaluate each student’s musical or technical abilities, leadership potential, and readiness to contribute to Bushnell’s Music community. Scholarship awards vary based on individual strengths, experience, and demonstrated potential.
Audition Dates & Scheduling
You can audition during:
- Fall Preview Day
- Spring Preview Day
- An Individual Campus Visit
- A Specially Scheduled Audition Day
If travel makes an on-campus audition difficult, you may be eligible to submit a video audition. Contact the School of Music and Performing Arts for additional instructions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Yes. Students who plan to major or minor in Music at Bushnell University must complete an audition as part of the admission process. The audition allows faculty to evaluate your musical or technical experience, learn more about your goals, and determine eligibility for Music scholarships.
Yes. Qualified students may be considered for Music scholarships based on audition performance, experience, potential, and participation in Bushnell’s Music program and ensembles. Scholarship awards vary and are determined through the audition process.
Worship Arts applicants should prepare two selections that showcase their strongest musical abilities, preferably in different styles. Production applicants may submit a portfolio, production reel, project samples, resume, or other examples of technical and creative work. All applicants will also participate in a personal interview with Music faculty.
Yes. While on-campus auditions are preferred, students who are unable to travel to Bushnell may be eligible to submit a video audition. Contact the School of Music and Performing Arts for instructions and submission requirements.
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Have questions about Bushnell’s Music program? An admissions counselor can walk you through requirements, discuss transfer credits, and help you figure out your next step.
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