Music Scholarship Application

Each year, the Thomas More University Music Program awards competitive music scholarships. Qualified singers and instrumentalists will be awarded additional funding up to $4,000 per academic year based upon competitive auditions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Apply for admission to Thomas More University before submitting an audition.
• Submit the scholarship application form below with the appropriate links for your audition and personal videos. See below for additional details.
• Display musicianship and proficiency in your voice or instrument.
• Intend to enroll in Concert Choir, Women's Chorus, or Chamber Choir upon entering the university as per department-specific guidelines. 

Priority application deadline is March 1, 2025. For questions, please contact Dr. Joseph Taff, Director of Choral Activities, at taffj@thomasmore.edu. 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

For Singers (2 videos): Submit a video recording of two contrasting art songs, arias, or folk songs of your choice. Submissions should ideally be accompanied by piano or pre-recorded accompaniment, but acapella submissions will be accepted. Students are encouraged, but not required, to choose one piece in a foreign language. Memorization is encouraged, but not required. 

For Instrumentalists/Pianists (2 videos): Submit a video recording of one lyrical etude and one technical etude. You may also submit an excerpt from a solo. The solo excerpt is optional. For pianists, submit a video recording of two contrasting pieces. 

For All Applicants (1 video): In addition to your audition recordings, submit a video that tells us about YOU. 

• Make sure to talk about both your musical and non-musical side. 
• How long have you sung or played your instrument? Do you play other instruments? 
• Talk about one accomplishment that you are proud of (musical, community service, sports, project, goal, etc.)