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Music Auditions And Scholarships
UTSA has a tradition of investing in, recognizing, and encouraging promising musicians who seek careers in music. Former UTSA scholarship recipients and graduates are successfully teaching in public schools and universities, attending prestigious graduate schools, conducting professional ensembles, performing in major orchestras, producing their own weekly television programs, and winning prestigious performance competitions. Former students include a past winner of the Steinway Piano Competition and the National Metropolitan Opera Auditions. UTSA Music Scholarships are awarded to talented students who wish to major in music at UTSA. Scholarships may also be available to non-music majors based on ensemble needs.
***Note: Auditions for students who wish to enter in the Spring 2008 semester will be held December 5-11, 2007. For more information, or to schedule an audition, please contact April Hufty at april.hufty@utsa.edu.***
Audition Dates for 2007-2008 (to enter in Fall 2008)
Piano/Organ Auditions:
February 23, 2008
March 1, 2008
May 6, 2008
Voice Auditions:
January 26, 2008
February 23, 2008
Strings/Guitar Auditions:
February 23, 2008
March 1, 2008
May 17, 2008 (non-scholarship auditions only)
Winds/Percussion Auditions:
February 23, 2008
March 1, 2008
May 17, 2008 (non-scholarship auditions only)
Information
UTSA Music Scholarships are awarded to talented students who wish to major in music at UTSA. Scholarships may also be available to non-music majors based on ensemble needs. Outstanding students will be awarded scholarships based on auditions and other supporting information, in addition to the needs of the Department of Music. Students who wish to be considered for a music scholarship at their audition must check the appropriate box on the audition application. Note: Students planning to audition on May 17 will be considered for acceptance only.
Application/Audition Process
Students who wish to apply for a scholarship must audition on the UTSA campus, at a regional location (prior arrangement with UTSA faculty member is necessary), or by high quality cassette, CD, or video recording (instrumentalists and guitarists must submit a high quality VHS recording). If you live within a 300 mile radius you must audition in person.
If you plan to audition in person:
- Apply to the University and receive your UTSA Banner ID number.
- Submit a completed audition application (apply online here) and other required documents no later than 1 week prior to your requested audition date.
- Prepare the appropriate audition repertoire.
Your request will be confirmed and a specific audition time will be assigned.
If you plan to audition by audio or video recording:
- a completed application must accompany your tape or CD
- audition repertoire requirements are the same as for live auditions
- your name and telephone number must be on the tape or CD
- recordings must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2008 and must be mailed to the address listed on the application
- tapes and CDs cannot be returned.
Audition Repertoire
Winds/Percussion
Perform a Class I solo from the Texas UIL Prescribed Music List or two contrasting etudes (one slow and one fast). Students may also be asked to sight read.
Piano/Organ
Zachry Piano Award Candidates and Performance Majors: Perform three (3) works representing contrasting musical styles chosen from the baroque, classical, romantic, or contemporary repertoire. Memorization required for piano auditions. Students may also be asked to sight read.
Non-Performance Majors: Perform two (2) works representing contrasting musical styles chosen from the baroque, classical, romantic, or contemporary repertoire. Memorization is preferred but not required. Students may also be asked to sight readStrings/Guitar
Perform two standard pieces from contrasting style periods.
Strings: Perform a Class I solo from the Texas UIL Prescribed Music List or two contrasting etudes (one slow and one fast). Memorization is required. Students may also be asked to sight read.
Guitar: Two short classical guitar pieces, not exceeding 10 minutes, played by memory on a nylon string classical guitar. Simple pieces by Fernando Sor, Guiliani, Tarrega, Milan, or others of similar difficulty are acceptable. Applicants must bring the printed music with them. Applicants with a strong interest and ability in jazz guitar may also perform an original solo arrangement if desired, in addition to the classical pieces.
Voice
Perform two songs or arias in the classical style. One must be in English and one must be in a foreign language. Selections must be performed from memory.
In addition to performing an audition, vocalists must submit:
- 2 letters of recommendation
- an official copy of the current high school transcript
Composition
Students who wish to be considered as composition majors must interview with the composition faculty. This required conference is in addition to the student’s instrumental or vocal audition. Students are asked to bring samples of their composition activity (scores and tapes) with them to the interview.
Vocal Artist Awards- January 26, 2008
The Vocal Artist Awards are available to high school seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) who plan to enter UTSA as music majors in Fall 2008. These prestigious scholarships of up to $3000/yr will be awarded on the evening of January 26 in the UTSA Recital Hall at a ceremony held in the recipients’ honor.
Zachry Piano Awards – February 23, 2008
The Zachry Piano Awards are available to high school seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) who plan to enter UTSA as music majors in Fall 2008. These prestigious scholarships of up to $4000/yr will be awarded on the evening of February 23 in the UTSA Recital Hall at a ceremony held in the recipients’ honor.
In addition to the audition requirements, pianists applying for a Zachry Piano Award must submit:
- 2 letters of recommendation
- an official copy of the current high school transcript
For more information, contact:
Piano/Organ
Dr. Kasandra Keeling
kasandra.keeling@utsa.edu
(210) 458-5323Strings
Mrs. Jennifer Clark
jennifer.cahillclark@utsa.edu
210-458-4869
Guitar
Dr. Matthew Dunne
matthew.dunne@utsa.edu
210-458-5682Voice
Dr. Diana Allan
diana.allan@utsa.edu
(210) 458-5329Winds/Percussion
Dr. Rita Linard
rita.linard@utsa.edu
210-458-5684Composition
Dr. David Heuser
david.heuser@utsa.edu
210-458-5321Dr. James Balentine
james.balentine@utsa.edu
210-458-5317For questions or to schedule an audition, please contact April Hufty at: auditioninfo@utsa.edu
The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Music
One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas 78249
210.458.4354
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