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Department of Music
Audition and Scholarship Information

In addition to university admission requirements, students intending to major in music must audition for the Department of Music. This audition may also be used as a scholarship audition.

Special Auditions Days for the 2009-2010 school year will be held on the following dates:

  • Saturday, Nov. 14
  • Saturday, Feb. 13
  • Monday, Feb. 15
  • Saturday, March 27

Appointments for auditions may be scheduled by email or may be requested by submitting an on-line form. For auditons students are required to perform two pieces of contrasting style. Instrumental majors should be prepared to play scales. Piano and voice students should be prepared to perform from memory.

Music scholarships are available in all areas of applied study. Only those applicants who have applied to VSU as full time music majors will be considered for scholarships. In addition to the music scholarships listed below there are many other types of financial aid available to students. Our Office of Financial Aid is an excellent place to start in your search for scholarships and financial aid.

  • Applied Music Scholarships
  • Financial assistance for all music majors
  • The Ellene Dorminy Music Scholarship
  • Substantial financial assistance for all music majors
  • The Lucy Martin Stewart Scholarship
  • Substantial scholarship for voice majors.
    Students must be Georgia residents to be eligible
  • The Robert F. Barr Music Scholarship
  • Financial assistance for wind, percussion or strings majors
  • Band Assistance
  • Financial assistance through the band.
    For more information e-mail the band office.
  • String Scholarships
  • Financial assistance to outstanding string majors. Awardees are required to perform in the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra.

If you would like more information about our Department of Music at VSU, about admission, scholarships, or auditioning; filling out the form below will place you on our contact list. Rest assured that all personal information is kept strictly confidential.

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