Music Talent Scholarships

Music Talent Scholarship Auditions

Music Talent Scholarships are available to any prospective first-year student regardless of intended college major/minor.
Music Talent Scholarships are renewable for four years. Scholarships will be automatically renewed provided that the student is in good academic and social standing and that they continue to participate in Music Department offerings.
To qualify for a Music Talent Scholarship, a prospective student must have a completed application on file with the Office of Admissions and must submit an audition prior to the deadline. Auditions may be heard prior to submitting an application for admission but scholarship notification will not be sent without an application on file. Notification of scholarships is made by the Office of Financial Aid.

Scheduling a Music Talent Scholarship Audition

On-campus Saturday Music Talent Scholarship Auditions are available for 2023-2024 school year on November 18, 2023, January 27, 2024 or February 3, 2024. Additional on-campus auditions may be scheduled Monday – Friday during the academic year pending faculty availability. We strongly encourage on campus auditions, but will accept electronic submissions if that is not possible due to travel distance.

Please prepare two contrasting pieces that best demonstrate your performing abilities. An accompanist is available for on campus auditions; copies of music must be received no less than two weeks before the audition date. Instructions for submitting music will be included in the email notification of your audition time.

For virtual auditions, students are welcome to use recorded or live accompaniment.

To schedule an in-person audition on Muhlenberg's campus, please visit Schedule a Talent Scholarship Audition
To submit links to your audition virtually, please use this Talent Scholarship Submission Form

Additional Information for Vocal Auditions

It is recommended that one of your two selections be in a foreign language, but not required.
Please do not submit electronic auditions using a handheld microphone as it does not give faculty a clear idea of a student's capabilities.
We understand that recording technology may vary greatly from student to student. We encourage you to use whatever technology you have to make your recordings. Please do not submit materials that have undergone significant editing or modification.

We will begin reviewing auditions in early September.

Deadlines

Early Decision I Application Deadline: November 15
Scholarship Submission Deadline for ED I Applicants: December 1
(Admission notification in mid-December)

Early Action Application Deadline: December 1
Scholarship Submission Deadline for Early Action Applicants: December 15
(Admission notification by Feb.1)

Early Decision II Application Deadline: February 1
Scholarship Submission Deadline for ED II Applicants: February 15
(Admissions notification by mid-February)

Regular Decision Application Deadline: February 1
Scholarship Submission Deadline for Regular Decision Applicants: February 15
(Admissions notification by mid-March)

Ensembles

Auditions may be required for seating/placement only and will generally take place during Summer Advising and the first week of classes. Music Ensemble registration is open to all Muhlenberg College students regardless of intended college major/minor.

Please direct any questions about auditions to the Music Department Office Manager, Heather Rogers, [email protected] or 484-664-3363.