Music Scholarship Audition Requirements

• A classical art song in Italian, French, German, Spanish, or English (UIL solo music recommended).
• A contrasting song (such as an art song, folk song arrangement, or Broadway piece).
• All selections will be accompanied by piano; a university accompanist will be provided.  However, a singer may choose to use his/her own accompanist.  Students will have the opportunity to briefly rehearse with the accompanist prior to the audition.  Recorded or CD accompaniments are not encouraged.
• A short sight-reading excerpt (to be selected at the audition).

• Two contrasting selections of your choice (region/area or solo/ensemble music recommended)
• Three memorized major scales of your choice
• A short sightreading excerpt (to be selected at the audition)

Band/Instrumental Area (Percussion):

• One etude or solo for snare drum
• One two- or four-mallet etude or solo for keyboard instrument
• One etude or solo for timpani
• A short sightreading excerpt for each instrument (to be selected at the audition)
• Drumset or rudimental excerpt optional

Music Scholarship Audition Procedures

• Submit the online form below.
• On receipt of your form, you will be contacted by a member of our music faculty to schedule a scholarship audition.
• All McMurry music scholarships require an on-campus visit with audition.  Exceptions can be made in extraordinary circumstances (please contact us by phone or email below).