Scholarships

UND Music awards two types of scholarships. Music Major Awards are awarded to music majors over four years. Performance Awards are offered to selected students who participate in ensembles. All awards are based on superior musicianship. Students must reapply for these scholarships each year.

There are four steps to apply for music scholarships:

  1. Apply to UND.
  2. Complete the FAFSA.
  3. Sign up for a UND Music Scholarship audition time.
  4. Once you have been accepted to UND and you have submitted your FAFSA, apply for additional scholarships through Scholarship Central.

Visit the University Financial Aid information page for additional information.

Can I receive a scholarship if I am not a music major?

Yes! There are scholarships available for students who participate in ensembles but are not music majors.

Do I need to apply to UND and be accepted in order to apply for a music scholarship?

Acceptance to UND is not required in order to receive a scholarship offer. However, by being accepted to UND, you will be able to identify many other scholarships for which you are qualified, and receive a comprehensive aid package.

Do I need to fill out the FAFSA?

No, but many scholarships require a completed FAFSA for eligibility. Not all scholarships are need-based but still require the FAFSA to be on file.

When are the auditions dates for music scholarships?

Auditions take place on January 18th and February 4, 2019.

What if I can't make either of the audition dates?

First, fill out the Music Scholarship Application. Next, email UND Music to arrange an alternate audition date. Live auditions are preferred, however other arrangements may be made.

Do I need an accompanist for the scholarship audition?

Accompanied auditions are recommend for vocalists, and a UND accompanist will be provided if requested. Instrumental auditions do not require accompaniment.

Who can apply for scholarships?

Students planning to enter UND for the Fall 2019 semester may apply for scholarships.

When will I find out if I received a scholarship?

The Music Department will notify scholarship recipients of the decision in mid-February. Depending on when the FAFSA is received, newly accepted students will receive notice of UND's comprehensive financial aid packages beginning in March.

What is the deadline to apply for scholarships?

UND Financial Aid recommends acceptance to UND and application for all scholarships/aid be completed before February 1st. Visit the Financial Aid page for more information.

Repertoire performed should not exceed 6 minutes in length.

Brass

  1. Two Contrasting Solos, Movements of the same solo, or one solo and one etude.
  2. Sight-reading, a chromatic scale, and a major scale of your choice.

Single & Double Reeds

  1. Two Contrasting Solos, Movements of the same solo, or one solo and one etude.
  2. Sight-reading, a chromatic scale, and a major scale of your choice.

Flute

Undergraduate

  • 2 contrasting works or movements
  • chromatic and major scales
  • sight-reading

Graduate

  • 3-4 contrasting works from different eras
  • 3 orchestral excerpts may be substituted for one work
  • sight-reading

Guitar

  1. Any classical piece. The piece must be fingerpicked, not flatpicked. Any exceptions must be approved in advance.
  2. A chromatic scale, three octave range, from memory. From a low E (6th string open) to a high E (12th fret of the 1st string). If fingerpicked, use i and m (index and middle fingers) in alternation. If flatpicked, use alternate picking.
  3. A major or minor pentatonic scale in any key asked for, from memory. If fingerpicked, use i and m (index and middle fingers) in alternation. If flatpicked, use alternate picking.
  4. A two-octave major scale in any key asked for, from memory. If fingerpicked, use i and m (index and middle fingers) in alternation. If flatpicked, use alternate picking.

Percussion

  1. A solo in two of these three areas: snare drum, timpani, or mallets.
  2. Sight-reading, a chromatic scale, and a major scale of your choice.

Piano

  1. Two contrasting works from different style periods (i.e. Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or 20th Century). At least one work must be performed from memory.
  2. Sight-reading
  3. Major and minor scales, at least 2 octaves, hands together.

Strings

  1. Two contrasting Solos, movements from the same solo, or one solo and one etude.
  2. Sight-reading
  3. One major and one melodic minor scale in a key of your choice. Be able to play them at fast and slow tempi.

Voice

  1. Two solo selections with piano accompaniment. Art songs or arias are recommended, memorization is required.
  2. Sight-reading
  3. One major and one minor (natural, harmonic, or melodic) scale of your choice. Solfège syllables are optional 

If you have any questions regarding your selected piece(s), you are encouraged to email the Music Department.

The following audition repertoire is a suggestion. Any standard repertoire of similar grade and level of difficulty may be performed.

Flute

  • J.S. Bach Sonatas
  • Handel Sonatas
  • Telemann Sonatas or Suite in A Minor
  • Mozart Concertos in G or D Major
  • Works from Flute Music by French Composers Collection

Oboe

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Handel - Concerto Grosso No. 8 in Bb - Southern
  • Sammartini - Sonata in G - Chester
  • Schumann - Three Romances - Schirmer
  • Telemann - Concerto in F minor - Southern

Bb Clarinet

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Mozart - Concerto - International
  • Stamitz, Carl - Concerto No. 3 in Bb - International
  • Weber - Concertino - Fischer
  • Burgmuller - Duo - Schott

Alto Saxophone

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Bach - Sonata No. 4 - Leduc
  • Eccles - Sonata - Elkan-Vogel
  • Lunde - Sonata - Southern
  • Maurice - Tableau de Provence - Lemoine

Bassoon

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Devienne - Sonata in F or g - Musica Rara
  • Handel - Andante and Allegro - Southern
  • Vivaldi - Concerti or Sonatas - International
  • Weissenborn - Romanze - Rubank

Trumpet

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Arutunian - Concerto - International
  • Barat -Andante et Scherzo - Leduc
  • Turrin - Caprice - Brass Press
  • Arban -Celebrated Fantasies and Airs - Fischer

Horn

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Bakaleinikoff -Cavatina - Belwin
  • Mozart - Concerto No. 3 - Schirmer
  • Saint Saens - Morceau de Concert - Warner Brothers
  • Strauss - Concerto No. 1 - Fischer

Euphonium

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Galliard - Six Sonatas - International
  • Handel - Andante and Allegro - Southern
  • David - Concertino - Fischer
  • Rochut - Melodious Etudes for Trombone - Fischer

Trombone

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Barat - Andante et Allegro - Cundy Bettony
  • Guilmant - Morceau Symphonique - Schott
  • Rimsky-Korsakoff - Concerto for Trombone and Band - International
  • David - Concertino - Fischer

Tuba

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Bach - Air and Bourree, ed. Bell - Fischer
  • Marcello - Sonata No. 5 Southern
  • Barat - Introduction and Danse - Southern
  • Hindemith - Sonate - Schott

Violin

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Bach - any Sonata or Partita - Barenreiter
  • Mozart - Concertos 3, 4 or 5, 1st movement - Barenreiter
  • Romantic Concerto - Bruch No. 1, Saint-Saens No. 3 - various
  • Mendelssohn - Romantic Concerto - various
  • Lalo - Symphonie Espagnole - various
  • Kreisler, Sarasate or Saint-Saens - Showpieces - various

Viola

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Bach - any cello suite - Peters
  • Telemann - Concerto - Barenreiter
  • Brahms - Sonatas - Henle
  • Bartok - Concertos - Boosey & Hawkes
  • Hindemith - Concertos - Schott

Cello

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Bach - Cello Suites - Barenreiter
  • Haydn - Concerto - various
  • Saint Saens - Concerto - various
  • Lalo - Concerto - various

String Bass

Composer - Piece

  • Capuzzi, Dragonetti, Dittersdorf - Concertos
  • Marcello, Vivaldi, Handel, Galliard, Eccles, Romberg, Telemann - Sonatas
  • George Vance - Books 4-6, Progressive repertoire

Guitar

Any classical piece composed by:

  • Bach
  • Carulli
  • Carcassi
  • Coste
  • Dowland
  • Guiliani
  • Milan
  • Mudarra
  • Tarrega
  • Sanz
  • Sor
  • Villa Lobos
  • Weiss

Percussion

Percussionists must perform solos from two separate areas.

Snare

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Cirone -Portraits of Rhythm - Alfred
  • Goldenberg - Modern School for Snare Drum - Hal Leonard
  • Wilcoxin/Pratt - any solo - Wilcoxon/Alfred

Mallets

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • McMillian - Masterpieces for Marimba - Pro-Art
  • Goldenberg - Modern School for Xylo/Mar/Vibes - Hal Leonard
  • Peters - Yellow After the Rain - Mitchell Peters
  • Gomez - Rain Dance - Southern Music Co.
  • Briggs - Selection from Pastoral Music - Mostly Marimba

Timpani

  • Peters/Goodman - Solo from Method for Timpani - Alfred/Hal Leonard

Solos from your State Music Solo Contest list may also be performed.

Piano

Composer - Piece - Publisher(s)

  • Bach - Two-Part Invention, No. 8 in F Major - Henle
  • Chopin - Waltz in C# minor, Op. 54, No. 2 - Henle
  • Debussy - Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
  • Dover - "Golligogg’s Cakewalk"
    from Children’s Corner
  • Mozart - Sonata in G Major, K283 - Henle

Voice

The following anthologies are suggested sources for selecting repertoire. Solos from your State Music Solo Contest List may also be performed.

Suggested Anthology Sources

* Asterisk indicates CD or cassette accompaniment available

  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. 36 Solos for Young Singers. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 2001.
  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. Easy Songs for the Beginning Baritone/Bass. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 2000.
  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. Easy Songs for the Beginning Mezzo-Soprano/Alto. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 2000.
  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. Easy Songs for the Beginning Soprano. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 2000.
  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. Easy Songs for the Beginning Tenor. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 2000.
  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. The First Book of Baritone/Bass Solos. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 1991.
  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. The First Book of Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Solos. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 1991.
  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. The First Book of Soprano Solos. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 1991.
  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. The First Book of Tenor Solos. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 1991.
  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. The First Book of Baritone/Bass Solos, Part II. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 1991.
  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. The First Book of Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Solos, Part II. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 1991.
  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. The First Book of Soprano Solos, Part II. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 1991.
  • *Boytim, Joan Frey, comp. The First Book of Tenor Solos, Part II. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, WI, 1991.
  • Field, Eileen, comp. The Boosey & Hawkes 20th-century Easy Song Collection: 33 songs for the early grades, Boosey & Hawkes: New York, NY, 2000.
  • *Paton, John Glenn, ed. 26 Italian Songs and Arias. Alfred Publishing Co, Inc.: Van Nuys, CA, 1991. Available in Medium-High & Medium-Low keys.
  • *Paton, John Glenn, ed. Italian Arias of the Baroque and Classical Eras. Alfred Publishing Co, Inc.: Van Nuys, CA, 1994. Available in Low, Medium & High keys.
  • Quilter, Roger. The Arnold Book of Old Songs. Boosey & Hawkes: New York, NY, 1921.Snyder, Audrey, ed. Solo Songs for Young Voices (for Contest, Festival or Concert Use by Developing Voices in Junior and Senior High School). Warner Bros: Miami, FL, 1990.