Scholarship Audition FAQs

We are delighted by your interest in Frostburg!

Our scholarship auditions will be held on Thursday, March 11th, with a snow date of March 25th (we will follow University closures, 301-687-4000). In the event of a delayed opening, auditions will still take place.

SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Music Department Scholarships are awarded exclusively to declared music majors. Students who are awarded music scholarships then subsequently change their major should be aware that their scholarship will be revoked.

• If you plan to audition on March 11th , please email Dr. Dixon (jdixon@frostburg.edu) the following information as soon as possible: Your name, address, home and cell phone numbers, email address, and primary instrument/voice.
• While you may audition for the music program at any time, you will only be considered for a music scholarship on March 11. IT IS IMPERATIVE that you apply to and are accepted by FSU prior to this date. We can only offer you a music scholarship if you have been accepted to FSU.
• The music scholarship application can be found online at: http://www.frostburg.edu/dept/music/scholarships.htm. Please submit all materials (including transcripts and three letters of recommendation) by March 4th to ensure that you receive an audition time.
• We will schedule your audition time only after we receive your completed application: application form, statement of accomplishments/goals, two recommendation letters, and transcript.
  

AUDITION REPERTOIRE

• We recommend two contrasting pieces for your audition (not more than 10 minutes total). If your selections are longer than 10 minutes, please select a portion that best displays your abilities. If we are not able to hear your audition repertoire in its entirety, this is not reflective of your ability; it is only because of time constraints
• Memorization of audition repertoire is encouraged, but not required.
• Percussionists should prepare three selections: snare, timpani and mallets.
• Accompanists will be provided for vocal auditions. Accompanists for instrumental auditions are optional. If you require an accompanist, please send a copy of your music to the Chair of the department along with your application materials.
• Guitar majors who wish to perform electric guitar selections will be provided with a Fender guitar amp. Please bring your own 1/4-inch jack adaptor cord.

AUDITION DAY SCHEDULE

The following should give you an idea of the day's schedule. Please plan to stay and participate in the University Chorale (vocalists) and Wind Ensemble (band) rehearsals. (Piano and guitar students may choose which ensemble to attend).

• Vocalists and Pianists with Choral Emphasis
  8:30  Arrive at Performing Arts Center (PAC); receive parking pass
  8:45-9:15   Music Theory Placement Test, PAC 102 (come and go as needed for rehearsal with accompanist BJ Phillips in PAC room 216 until 9:50)
  10:00-11:30   Vocal Auditions, Recital Hall
  11:30-12:30PM   Lunch at Chesapeake Dining Hall, compliments of FSU Admissions Office
  12:30-1:45PM   Students attend University Chorale rehearsal, PAC 216
  
  
• Instrumentalists and Pianists with Instrumental Emphsis
  12:15 PM  Arrive at Performing Arts Center (PAC); get parking pass
  12:30-1:30  Lunch at Chesapeake Dining Hall, compliments of FSU Admissions Office
  1:30-2:00 Music Theory Placement Test, PAC Performing Arts Center) 102
  2:00-3:30 Auditions, PAC Recital Hall
  3:30-5:30 Students attend FSU Wind Ensemble rehearsal, PAC 213

• Parents and Students are welcome to partake of refreshments in the Green Room while waiting for their audition; PAC 210.

• An FSU parking permit will be issued upon check-in.

• If you have further questions, please contact Dr. Joan Dixon at jdixon@frostburg.edu. In an emergency, Dr. Dixon's home phone number is 301-689-5116 ; cell phone is 301-707-4848.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 'Burg!