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Music scholarships for undergraduates are awarded on a competitive basis to outstanding musicians. Students must demonstrate musicianship and technique appropriate for study at a major university school of music. Scholarship awards are offered to those students that not only demonstrate a high level of musicianship, but also to those that show great musical potential and promise as an active and enthusiastic member of a fast growing department with high standards.

ELIGIBILITY
1. Students must be eligible for admission to MTSU School of Music 
2. All musicians, REGARDLESS OF MAJOR, are eligible for a music scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL
1. Students must meet all requirements as stated in their individual letter of award each semester to renew their scholarship, e.g. enrollment in an appropriate ensemble and/or applied private lessons. 
2. Students DO NOT have to be a music major to receive or renew an award.

APPLICATION
1. Students must complete the Application for Admission to the MTSU School of Music regardless of their intended major.
2. Applications are available online, or, if necessary, from the School of Music office.  Phone: (615) 898-2469 Fax: (615) 898-5037 E-mail: music@mtsu.edu.

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THE AUDITION (Requirements)
1. The audition date must be arranged when submitting the online application or by contacting the School of Music Office at (615) 898-2469.
2. It is preferred that students schedule their audition on one of the dates listed below.
3. If a student cannot audition on one of the scheduled dates, arrangements will be considered for each student as necessary.
4. See individual areas below for specific audition requirements.
5. Accompanist will be provided by the School of Music.
6. Video-taped auditions may be accepted if the student is out of state (excluding vocal).

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS 
Cello,
Clarinet

Euphonium
Flute
French Horn
Guitar
Jazz Winds (Sax/Trumpet/Trombone)
Jazz Drumset
Jazz String Bass
Jazz Piano and Guitar Requirments
Oboe
Bassoon
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Classical Double Bass
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Violin
Viola
Voice

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AUDITION DATES FOR UNDERGRADUATES   
Friday, January 29, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010

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AWARDS
All students awarded a scholarship will be asked to respond within two weeks after the award notification as to their intention to accept or decline the award. This is a NON-BINDING response if submitted prior to May 1.  By May 1, students must declare the acceptance or non acceptance of the scholarship award. Students accepting an award on or after May 1 may not accept a scholarship from another NASM accredited institution without retaining a written release from the department where the award was accepted.

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