Scholarships

Every year, the Deparment of Music offers scholarships to new music majors (freshman and transfers) and continuing student music majors.

New Student Scholarship Auditions

New Student Scholarship Auditions will be held on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27, 2010. We are currently accepting applications for scholarship auditions for new music majors. Applications are due by February 12, 2010. To apply, fill out the online scholarship audition form.

Frequently Asked Questions

"What do I have to do during the audition?"
The audition day for new student scholarship applicants will consist of the following:

1. An Information session for you and any guests (e.g. parents, guardians, loved ones, etc.)
2. A theory and musicianship diagnostic exam
3. Your seven minute audition
4. An exit interview with the Department of Music Chair

The entire audition will take roughly 45-60 minutes depending on the total number of people auditioning.

"What should I play?"
Training at CSUEB is focused primarily on the western art music (i.e. "classical music") and jazz music traditions. As such, you should prepare two to three contrasting works drawn from these traditions that you feel best highlight your abilities on your instrument or in your discipline. Examples of appropriate repertoire include art song for vocalists, solo works or orchestral excerpts for instrumentalists, jazz standards or arrangements of jazz standards for jazz performers, and works written for acoustic instruments in score form for composers. If you are unsure about your selections, feel free to contact us.

"Do I have to audition in person? Can I submit an audition tape instead?"
No. All auditions are in person, on campus, or at specified audition sites, if applicable.

"If I'm awarded a scholarship, may I defer it while I study elsewhere?"
No.

"I'm visiting from out of town. Where should I stay?"
List of hotel accomodations in the immediate area.

"How do I get to the campus and where is the Music Building?"
CSUEB Hayward campus map and driving directions

Continuing Student Scholarships

Scholarships for Continuing Music Students will take place in May 2010. Check back for details and information (to be posted soon)