Arts & Humanities

Music Scholarships and Auditions

Manchester University's Symphonic Band

Bring your music to Manchester!

At Manchester, everyone is welcome to audition for one or more music ensembles, regardless of major. You can earn a scholarship up to $3,000/year to play or sing in your favorite group. That's up to $12,000 over four years!

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How to Audition

At Manchester, everyone is welcome to audition for one or more music ensembles, regardless of major. You can earn a scholarship up to $3,000/year to play or sing in your favorite group. That's up to $12,000 over four years!

  • On-Campus Auditions
  • Audition on campus and get live, instant feedback from a member of the Music Department faculty. Multiple time slots are available from which you can choose.

SCHEDULE AN ON-CAMPUS AUDITION


  • Video Auditions
  • Sending us a video is easy! Simply record your audition, upload to YouTube and email a link to music@manchester.edu If your pieces require accompaniment, you must include an accompanist or accompaniment track. Once we’ve viewed your video, we’ll arrange a brief interview via Zoom to give feedback and let you know your next steps.

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    Audition Requirements

    • Non-music majors (choir audition only): Performance of one song (preferably a Level 1 ISSMA solo or comparable piece). Memory is not required
    • Vocal Majors: Performance of two songs in contrasting languages or styles (preferably at least one Level 1 ISSMA solo or comparable piece). Memory required for one piece.
    • ALL: Sight-singing