Music Audition
Generous music scholarship opportunities are available to all students who actively participate in band, choir and other musical activities at Hastings College! In addition, even more generous scholarships may be available to those who complete an audition.
Let us know you’re interested in a music scholarship by completing this form.
How to Prepare, What to Expect for an Audition
Your meeting with music faculty will be in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, but remember, this is your formal audition for a college scholarship so please dress appropriately — you’ll want to make your best impression!
If you choose to play multiple instruments or to play an instrument and sing, we encourage you to prepare one selection on each. Hastings College students are frequently involved in a variety of ensembles and we would love to see all your talent areas.
If you need of an accompanist for your live audition, one can be provided. Accompaniment parts in the correct key should be sent with annotations (breaths and tempo changes marked, etc.) at least one week before the audition date.
Following the audition you’ll get to talk with the faculty present. We are happy to answer any questions you have about our programs or about Hastings College!
Audition Requirements
Non-Music Major Audition Requirements
Instrumental
Please prepare one selection; contest level solos or etudes would be appropriate. If performing an excerpt of a larger work, make sure the excerpt is substantial enough to represent the style and/or difficulty of the entire piece.
Voice
Please prepare one selection. Appropriate repertoire may include classical, musical theatre, folk or hymn selections. Contest level solos would be appropriate. Memorization is preferred, but not required. Selections with accompaniment should be performed accordingly.
Piano
Please prepare two selections in contrasting styles (e.g., baroque/classical, variety of tempi, etc.). Memorization is preferred, but not required.
Music Major Audition Requirements
Instrumental
Please prepare two selections in contrasting styles/moods (e.g., lyrical/syncopated, slow/fast, etc.); contest level solos or etudes would be appropriate. If performing an excerpt of a larger work, make sure the excerpt is substantial enough to represent the style and/or difficulty of the entire piece. Memorization is preferred, but not required.
Voice
Please prepare two selections in contrasting styles/moods (e.g., lyrical/syncopated, slow/fast, classical/musical theatre, etc.). Appropriate repertoire may include classical, musical theatre, folk or hymn selections. Memorization is required. Selections with accompaniment must be performed accordingly.
Piano
Please prepare two contrasting selections chosen from the baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic and contemporary style periods. Memorization is required.
Scheduling Your Audition
You can audition during a campus visit or an arranged time — just let your admissions counselor know. We also hold Audition Days and if you audition for our Honor Band and Choir, that can be used for your scholarship audition, too!
We offer music scholarships to students who participate in Music activities, like choir or band. Additional scholarship funds may also be available for students who audition and participate!
If you’re looking to major or minor in Music, you’ll need to complete an audition because our Music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
