Scholarships

At Concordia, we don't let musical talent go unnoticed. Each year, we honor select first-year students with our Music Performance Scholarships. These four-year $10,000 scholarships; are awarded in piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, and composition.

You do not need to be a music major to apply. But we will require you to take private lessons and join one of our 17 major music ensembles. For Piano, you will meet your ensemble requirement by serving as an accompanist for the music department.

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive a Music Performance Scholarship, you must be an incoming student who has been accepted for admission to Concordia, and have at least a 3.0 non-weighted cumulative grade point average. Additionally, you must exhibit proficiency in vocal, instrumental or piano performance. Your initial screening will be based on the Music Scholarship application, musical resume, two recommendations, and an audition recording.

The scholarship is guaranteed through your sophomore year and is renewable for the junior and senior years provided you maintain a 3.0 grade point average and are recommended by faculty. Most recipients of this award also qualify for additional financial and academic scholarships and grants, in which case the Music Performance Scholarship becomes part of a larger financial aid package.

Apply for a Music Performance Scholarship

1. Apply for admission to the college for the fall 2014 semester.

2. Complete the Music Performance Scholarship application, including the musical résumé and an essay on "How will music impact and be meaningful in your life beyond college?"

3. Send us a high-quality audio recording. (Your high school music teacher may be able to help.) Submit a separate audio recording and application set for each area in which you are applying. Recordings will not be returned. Videotapes will not be accepted.

Piano - Two contrasting selections from the standard repertoire
Voice- A classical art song or aria with piano accompaniment
Brass, woodwinds and strings- A solo or etude demonstrating your performance ability
Percussion - Solo selections with melodic and non-melodic percussion instruments 

Composition - Composition scholarships will be awarded ONLY to those students who choose to major in Music theory/composition.  Applicants should submit: 1) scores for up to three compositions 2) recordings for those compositions, if available, and 3) a list of all compositions with performance dates. Submitted works should be representative samples of the applicant's best work. Please do not send originals, scores and recordings will NOT be returned.

4. Send us two recommendations from music directors or teachers. They should be given to you in confidential, sealed envelopes.

5. Send all materials postmarked by Dec. 3, 2013 to:
Music Performance Scholarship Committee
Admissions Office
Concordia College
901 8th St
Moorhead MN 56562

Selection

Semifinalists will be invited to campus for an interview and an audition. You will perform individually before music faculty. You will also have an opportunity to attend band, choir and orchestra concerts, visit non-music classes, faculty in other departments and have the option of an overnight student host for your stay.

Important Dates

Scholarship Application Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2013
Notification of Semifinalists: TBA
On-Campus Auditions for Semifinalists: Thursday and Friday Jan. 23 and 24, 2014
Notification of Scholarship Recipients: TBA

Your admissions representative will be your best resource for Music Scholarship questions:

Concordia College Admissions Office
901 8th St S
Moorhead MN 56562
1.800.699.9897 or admissions@cord.edu

Should you have specific questions regarding our Music department or majors please contact:

Dr. Robert J. Chabora - Concordia Music Department Chair
901 8th St S
Moorhead MN 56562
218.299.4414 or chabora@cord.edu

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