Music Scholarships
MSUM offers a variety of music scholarships for vocalists and instrumentalists alike. Music majors and non-music majors are equally considered for scholarship awards in order to perform in MSUM ensembles such as the Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Guitar Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble. Area-specific scholarships for music education, piano, composition and academics are also available for current students and upperclassmen. Applying a music scholarship is easy! All MSUM scholarships (music, academic, and more) use the same online scholarship application. Once the application is completed, you should follow the steps below to complete the music audition process.
Music Scholarship Auditions
Friday, February 21, 2025
We hold our Winter Scholarship Audition Day for students each February as a part of a full day of activities for applicants, including the opportunity to “sit-in” and rehearse with an ensemble, observe a class, go on a campus tour, and meet with faculty and students from MSUM. Email the School of Performing Arts at spa@mnstate.edu to schedule your Winter Scholarship Audition Day activities!
By Appointment
If you are unable to attend our two formal Scholarship Audition days, you may also schedule a private on-campus audition any day before March 1. If you cannot come to campus for a live audition, you may also provide a link to an online audition (YouTube, DropBox) before the March 1 deadline; however, on-campus auditions are preferred. Please email spa@mnstate.edu so we can help you get started and to receive guidance on how to schedule a private audition or create an audition video.
Please Note: All music scholarship students are strongly encouraged to also apply for an academic scholarship based upon your SAT/ACT scores. The deadline for an academic scholarship application is February 1.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass students who are Music majors or Music minors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass students who are Music majors or Music minors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who are juniors or above, majoring in Music or Music Education, and demonstrate financial need.
Financial need is determined through the FAFSA. If you have not completed a FAFSA already, you can do so at studentaid.gov.
Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who have declared Music or Music Education as their major.
All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass students who are Music majors or Music minors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to an upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) vocalist with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass student vocalist with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to an upperclass, brass instrumentalist with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to a trumpeter. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrumental area from which they received the scholarship.
All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time, upperclass student who is registered for applied voice lessons and one of the large choral ensembles at MSUM. Students are not required to be a music major or minor.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, and service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate piano student with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman of any major or minor. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Live auditions on campus prior to March 1st are preferable but are not required. A prepared recording consisting of representative compositions (4-8 minutes in length) may be substituted. Accompanied performances are desirable but not required.
If you cannot come to campus for a live audition during a Scholarship Audition Day or on a privately scheduled date prior to March 1, create a Youtube video and email a link for the video directly to the School of Performing Arts a spa@mnstate.edu listing your name, contact information, and audition area (voice, guitar, trumpet, etc.). Contact the School of Performing Arts for more information if you need assistance: 218.477.2101 or School of Performing Arts.
This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate music major or music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship. Preference will be given to a pianist.
All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students). For new incoming students, attach a copy of your high school transcript.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to a freshman of any major or minor. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Live auditions on campus prior to March 1st are preferable but are not required. A prepared recording consisting of representative compositions (4-8 minutes in length) may be substituted. Accompanied performances are desirable but not required.
If you cannot come to campus for a live audition during a Scholarship Audition Day or on a privately scheduled date prior to March 1, create a Youtube video and email a link for the video directly to the School of Performing Arts a spa@mnstate.edu listing your name, contact information, and audition area (voice, guitar, trumpet, etc.). Contact the School of Performing Arts for more information if you need assistance: 218.477.2101 or School of Performing Arts.
Freshman and Transfer students may be music majors or non-majors, but students receiving this scholarship are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument (or within the vocal area) from which they received the scholarship throughout the award year.
Live auditions on campus prior to March 1st are preferable but are not required. A prepared recording consisting of representative compositions (4-8 minutes in length) may be substituted. Accompanied performances are desirable but not required.
If you cannot come to campus for a live audition during a Scholarship Audition Day or on a privately scheduled date prior to March 1, create a Youtube video and email a link for the video directly to the School of Performing Arts a spa@mnstate.edu listing your name, contact information, and audition area (voice, guitar, trumpet, etc.). Contact the School of Performing Arts for more information if you need assistance: 218.477.2101 or School of Performing Arts.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your ensembles, school, and community.
Freshman and Transfer students may be music majors or non-majors, but students receiving this scholarship are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument (or within the vocal area) from which they received the scholarship throughout the award year.
Live auditions on campus prior to March 1st are preferable but are not required. A prepared recording consisting of representative compositions (4-8 minutes in length) may be substituted. Accompanied performances are desirable but not required.
If you cannot come to campus for a live audition during a Scholarship Audition Day or on a privately scheduled date prior to March 1st, create a Youtube video and email a link for the video directly to the School of Performing Arts a spa@mnstate.edu listing your name, contact information, and audition area (voice, guitar, trumpet, etc.). Contact the School of Performing Arts for more information if you need assistance: 218.477.2101 or School of Performing Arts.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your ensembles, school, and community.
This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman students from Moorhead High School who are involved in music.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Schedule an audition prior to March 1 by contacting the School of Performing Arts (spa@mnstate.edu) or attend one of our formal Scholarship Preview/Audition Days (visit mnstate.edu/music/scholarships/ for more information) or provide a link to an online audition (YouTube, DropBox). On-campus auditions are preferred if possible.
Honors Scholarships are awarded by nomination and performance/presentation. Students are nominated by faculty in any area based on the upperclass scholarship auditions. Students undergo an audition/presentation process to be given an Honors Scholarship.
Music Honors Scholarship criteria:
- Be a junior or senior music major (minors are not eligible).
- Students must have successfully completed 4 semesters of applied lessons and ensembles as well as all required theory and piano courses.
- Be enrolled as a full time music major of the year the scholarship is awarded (including student teaching or an internship).
- Have a departmental and university GPA of 2.5 or higher at the time of the audition.
Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
Nominees for Honors Scholarships will be selected by a faculty committee and names posted by 12:30 p.m. on the Upperclass Scholarship Day (held in March, exact date TBD).
Auditions consist of a 4-6 minute performance or presentation during Audition Day afternoon.
Presentations should represent the applicant’s work in their major area (e.g. Commercial Music, Music Education, etc.), and may include a live performance, a recording, a project presentation, or a scholarly research paper read aloud.
Honors performances and presentations will be judged by a faculty committee during a performance open to the public.
This scholarship is awarded to a Vocal Music major with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who are Music majors or Music minors with a minimum 2.5 GPA and who have completed 15 credits towards a music degree at the time of application. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) music major or music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship. Preference will be given to an instrumentalist.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) music major or music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) music major or music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) music major or music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) string player with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass students who are Music majors or Music minors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) music major or music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) music major or music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship. Preference will be given to a student performing in jazz ensembles.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) percussionist with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This prestigious scholarship is awarded by the Theodore Presser Foundation in addition to any additional scholarship funding a student may receive. Only senior music majors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement within their degree should apply. All applicants must have completed all Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music History and Piano Proficiency requirements as defined by their major. Recipient must be enrolled as a full time music major for the year the scholarship is awarded (including student teaching or an internship), with a University and Music GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
Attach a Music Resume (Experience, Summary of Works, Awards, Education, Teachers).
Presser Nominees will present a performance or presentation, and an interview before a faculty judging panel on the afternoon of the day of the upperclass Scholarship Auditions (held in March, exact date TBA). Performances/presentations will be open to the public.
Presentations should represent the applicant's work in their major area (e.g. Commercial Music, Music Education, etc.), and may include a live performance, a recording, a project presentation, or a scholarly research paper read aloud of 4-6 minutes in length.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) music major or music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Recipients will be students who are outstanding singers or leaders in Concert Choir.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
Students receiving upperclass scholarships must be music majors or minors.
Students receiving upperclass music scholarships are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument for which they received the scholarship throughout the award year (allowable exceptions may include student teaching or internships).
Non-major status or non-participation in an appropriate ensemble will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
Upperclass Scholarship applicants must possess a University GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Applicants will be expected to participate in an interview with a panel of faculty judges during the Upperclass Scholarship Audition Day (held in March, exact date TBA).
Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your ensembles, school, and community.
Students receiving upperclass music education scholarships must be music majors and will demonstrate outstanding academic qualities based upon their studies while at MSUM.
Academic Upperclass Scholarship applicants must possess a University GPA or 3.5 or higher.
Applicants will be expected to participate in an interview with a panel of faculty judges during the Upperclass Scholarship Audition Day (held in March, exact date TBA).
Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your ensembles, school, and community.
Students receiving upperclass music education scholarships must be music education majors and will demonstrate outstanding qualities as a future music educator.
Upperclass Scholarship applicants must possess a University GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Applicants will be expected to participate in an interview with a panel of faculty judges during the Upperclass Scholarship Audition Day (held in March, exact date TBA).
Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your ensembles, school, and community.
Students receiving upperclass music scholarships must be music majors or minors.
Students receiving upperclass vocal music scholarships are required to participate in a vocal ensemble throughout the award year (allowable exceptions may include student teaching or internships).
Non-major status or non-participation in an appropriate ensemble will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
Upperclass Scholarship applicants must possess a University GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Applicants will be expected to participate in an interview with a panel of faculty judges during the Upperclass Scholarship Audition Day (held in March, exact date TBA).
Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your ensembles, school, and community.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) students participating in music ensembles, preferably jazz ensemble with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.
This scholarship is awarded to upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) vocalist or string instrumentalist with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.
Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.
Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.
Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.