The Music Department at Monmouth College awards talent-based scholarships each year. These scholarships are awarded on an audition basis to musically talented prospective students, and are renewed each year based on the students' continued participation in musical ensembles as vocalists, instrumentalists, or accompanists, depending on the terms of the award.

Students interested in auditioning for scholarships are encouraged to attend one of Monmouth College’s Fine Arts Days. Prospective students can audition for the scholarship, tour the campus, eat lunch with the music faculty members, attend master classes taught by the music faculty, meet with current Monmouth students, attend a rehearsal of the Monmouth Chorale or the Wind Ensemble, and attend a concert in the evening featuring the Chorale and Wind Ensemble. The dates for this school year are January 26 and February 16.

Please consult with the Office of Admission for details on the Fine Arts Days or to schedule another audition date.

Audition Requirements*

Instrumental:
2 pieces in contrasting styles (memorized for pianists)
Major scales, 2 octaves
Sight reading

Note to percussionists:
Both prepared pieces may be performed on the same instrument, but demonstrating abilities on two different major instruments (Snare Drum, Timpani, or Mallet Keyboard Instruments) is encouraged. Percussion instruments will be provided for on-campus auditions.

Vocal:
2 pieces in contrasting styles and in 2 different languages
(memorized: English, French, German, Italian, Latin)

* Popular music/musical theater repertoire is not considered appropriate