Music Audition Application

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Music Majors and Minors

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Personal Information

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Academic Information

Which semester do you plan to start:*

CalcTerm

I will enter college as a:*

First-Year

Transfer

I would like to:*

Major in Music

Minor in Music

Minor in Musical Theater

Major in Music and Minor in Musical Theater

Intended Music Degree:*

IMPORTANT!

The premier Music Leadership Award and Music Education Honors Award ($18,000 per year; $72,000 over 4 years) will be awarded to 12 incoming music majors each year who demonstrate exceptional musical abilities, who exhibit the potential for musical leadership and service in their field and who seek to develop as strong Christian musicians, educators, scholars or performers. Interested students have to apply by February 12 and audition by February 19, 2024. More information can be found on our webpage: https://www.gordon.edu/music/scholarships.

Do you want to apply for the Music Leadership Award or the Music Education Honors Award?*

Please write a short statement answering the following questions.
First state which scholarship you want to apply for:

Music Leadership Award
Music Education Honors Award

Then explain why do you feel you are eligible for the chosen scholarship? How will this scholarship help you to achieve your career goals? What would your primary contributions be to the Department of Music as a recipient of this scholarship? *

Anticipated Major:*
(M=Major, MC = Major + Required Concentration, C=Major + Concentration)

Your Audition Options
We offer the following Live (in person at Gordon College) and Zoom audition dates. All audition dates below are Live auditions unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Zoom audition
Sunday, February 4, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Next day Honors Day and Faculty Series Concert (overnight possible)
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Next day Music Experience Day (overnight possible)
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Accepted Student Day
Friday, April 5, 2024 | 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Accepted Student Day
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Zoom audition
Or, submit a recorded audition using getacceptd.com (No CDs, DVDs, YouTube links etc. will be accepted)

Your Audition Options
We offer the following Live (in person at Gordon College) and Zoom audition dates. All audition dates below are Live auditions unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Zoom audition
Sunday, February 4, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Next day Honors Day and Faculty Series Concert (overnight possible)
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Next day Music Experience Day (overnight possible)
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Accepted Student Day
Friday, April 5, 2024 | 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Accepted Student Day
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Zoom audition
Or, submit a recorded audition using getacceptd.com (No CDs, DVDs, YouTube links etc. will be accepted)

Please choose your preferred audition option:*

Saturday | January 27 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Zoom Audition)

Sunday | February 4 | 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Live audition, in person at Gordon College)

Monday | February 19 | 4.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. (Live audition, in person at Gordon College)

Friday | March 22 | 4.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. (Live audition, in person at Gordon College)

Friday | April 5 | 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Live audition, in person at Gordon College)

Saturday | April 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Zoom Audition)

I will submit a recorded audition using getacceptd

Please choose your preferred audition option:*

Saturday | January 27 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Zoom Audition)

Sunday | February 4 | 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Live audition, in person at Gordon College)

Monday | February 19 | 4.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. (Live audition, in person at Gordon College)

Friday | March 22 | 4.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. (Live audition, in person at Gordon College)

Friday | April 5 | 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Live audition, in person at Gordon College)

Saturday | April 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Zoom Audition)

I will submit a recorded audition using getacceptd

Audition Preference

Do you need a pianist to accompany you (only for live audition)? We will provide you with a professional faculty pianist:*

(It is not required to use an accompanying pianist, however it is an option we encourage. We cannot provide accompanists for ZOOM auditions or recorded auditions but you may provide your own accompanist or a background track.)

Primary Instrument:*

Other Instrument:*

Number of years of study (primary instrument):*

Instructor Name:*

Solo repertoire studied:*

Additional instruments:

(list years studied, instructor and solo repertoire for each)

List all relevant solo experience (recitals, competitions, etc.): *

You may also e-mail a resume or outline of activities to music-admissions@gordon.edu

List any relevant ensemble experience:*

List any musical honors you may have received: *

(All-State participation, awards, etc.)

What are your career goals? Describe your ideal job:*

Describe your practice habits:*

(how often, how long, technical exercises, etc.)

How did you hear about the Department of Music at Gordon College:

If you are applying for a Music Major (B.A. or B.M.) or the Music Minor, list the repertoire that you will present at your audition here: *

Please include composers' full name, complete title of each piece (including movement if applicable) and length of piece (minutes).

If you are applying for the Musical Theatre Minor, list the repertoire that you will present at your audition here: *

Please include composers' full name, complete title of each piece (including movement if applicable) and length of piece (minutes).

Why would you like to continue participating in music at the college level:*

Comments (not required):

And finally, please include one MUSIC REFERENCE PROVIDER.

Your music reference provider should be a music teacher who has closely observed you and can provide insight in your musical background, abilities, and potential.This may be a private studio teacher, classroom instructor or ensemble director.

Inform your music reference provider promptly that we will contact her/him with instructions on how to fill out our online music reference form.

Please let us know if you waive your right to review the reference which will be given by the following music reference provider:*

First name of MUSIC REFERENCE PROVIDER:*

Last name of MUSIC REFERENCE PROVIDER:*

School, College or Studio of MUSIC REFERENCE PROVIDER:*

E-mail address of MUSIC REFERENCE PROVIDER:*

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