Edgewood College Music Department

The Music Department at Edgewood College offers grants that are available by audition to qualified students.

For New Students
(freshmen and transfer students)

Fine Arts Grant
Awards of up to $1500

Available to all new students (new freshmen and transfer students) regardless of major
Auditions will be heard for all band and orchestral instruments, as well as for piano, voice, and guitar
Grant recipients must enroll in an approved ensemble
Grant is renewable each year (for up to 4 years) for students who remain enrolled in a performing group. Students do not re-audition each year; music department faculty recommend renewal based on student performance and leadership in ensembles

Audition requirements
Prepare two solo pieces or movements in contrasting styles (WSMA Class A level or equivalent), not to exceed 10 minutes. Students may have to select excerpts to remain within the time allotment.

Piano accompaniment is REQUIRED. You may provide your own accompanist or we will provide one for you upon request.

Audition Dates
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008

To apply
Fill out an application form, available here or by calling the Financial Aid office at 800-444-4861 ext. 2294.

To schedule an audition, call 608-663-2845 or 1-800-444-4861 ext. 3452, or email us.

Private Lesson Subsidization
Applied lessons at private colleges typically add a significant financial burden to the cost of a college education for a music major, but not at Edgewood! We are proud to provide top-quality applied lessons at a very minimal cost. Students who elect to take advantage of the subsidized lesson program typically donate one hour of work per week in exchange for subsidization of their private lesson, with such simple jobs as handing out programs at concerts or setting up for a rehearsal. For more information contact Julie Dunbar at jdunbar@edgewood.edu.

For Returning Students—Endowed Scholarships

Ken and Diane Ballweg Music Scholarship
One award of up to $2500

Offered to an undergraduate student who is a declared music major who intends to make music his or her profession. The audition requires the student to perform intermediate through advanced level works (as determined by the Music Department) for a duration of 20 minutes. The scholarship is not automatically renewable, and is not automatically given each year. The maximum amount of the award is $2,500.

Interested students should contact the Financial Aid office and the Chair of the Music Department.

Audition Date
Thursday, April 10, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Sr. E. Blackwell Music Scholarship

Offered on a competitive basis to qualified undergraduate students who attain sophomore status or above and who participate in the Choral, Band or String Program and are also taking private lessons. Interested students should contact the Financial Aid office and the Chair of the Music Department. The Music Department will supply information regarding audition requirements and deadlines. The award is based on leadership, scholarship and performance in music courses as well as audition results.

Audition Date
Thursday, April 10, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Eager Scholarship
One award of $1000

Granted to one piano student each year, with preference given to music majors
Recipient must be registered for private piano lessons
Not automatically renewable
No audition required. Awarded by recommendation of the music faculty

Vernon and Anja Sell Scholarship
Two awards of up to $350

Awarded to two choral musicians, regardless of major
Determined by consensus vote of the Chamber Singers ensemble
Not automatically renewable

For Returning Students—Other Scholarships

The Edgewood College Music Department offers two additional named scholarships for returning students:

The Malmquist Scholarship ranges from $500 to $1000 per student per year.

The Strelow Scholarship ranges from $500 to $1000 per year.

These scholarships have been made available to music students every year since 2001 and are possible due to the generous donations of Virginia Malmquist and the Arthur Strelow Trust.

More information
If you have questions about grants, scholarships, or auditions, please contact Blake Walter, department chair, at bwalter@edgewood.edu or 608-663-2394.

For information on the content of this page, please contact Julie Dunbar at jdunbar@edgewood.edu.