Auditions for Acceptance into the Music Major: Students auditioning for a music scholarship are considered for the music major at the same audition. Students not auditioning for scholarships who wish to be music majors may audition for acceptance into the major on an individual basis by prior appointment with the Department of Music office, 219-464-5454 or music@valpo.edu. Acceptance into the major requires a performance audition, a brief theory assessment exam, and a letter of recommendation from a music teacher.

 
Auditions for Music Scholarships: The Music Faculty will hear on-campus auditions and consider video auditions only for students who have completed their applications for admission to Valparaiso University. Deadline to request a music scholarship audition is January 29, 2010.

On-campus auditions are arranged by prior appointment with the Department of Music Office and are held Saturday, February 6, 2010 & Saturday, February 13, 2010. Auditions are also accepted via video (VHS or DVD), prepared according to guidelines provided. Deadline for receiving auditions in video recorded form is February 11, 2010.


Auditions for membership in VU Performing Ensembles: Membership in Ensembles is based on auditions held at the beginning of each school year. The February auditions and auditions for acceptance into the music major do not take the place of ensemble auditions. New students have plenty of opportunity to schedule auditions during "Welcome Days" in August.


For more information . . .
For information on applying to Valparaiso University, Campus Visit Days, Valpo Visit Days (including overnight stays), and Financial Aid, visit the VU Admissions Website or call the Office of Admissions at 219-464-5011 or 800-348-2611.

For information on Music Degree Programs, College Music Ensemble and Instruction Opportunities, and Music Scholarship Audition Applications call the Department of Music, 219-464-5454, or send an email to music@valpo.edu, with your name, mailing address, year of high school graduation, and what (generally) you are interested in knowing about (music major? music as elective study while majoring in something
else?). Also, tell us your performing area (violin, trumpet, voice, piano, etc.) If we can get this from you via e-mail we will see that you receive the info most targetted for your interests.

Audition application forms are available after October 15, 2009, by request from the Department of Music office; phone 219-464-5454 or e-mail the Chair of the Department, Dr. Joseph Bognar, at music@valpo.edu