Music

• Music General

• Choral and General
• Instrumental and General
• Choral, Instrumental and General

• Voice
• Piano
• Instrumental

Ensemble opportunities

Non-majors in music courses and prescribed minors take core classes, service courses and perform.

Music scholarships are available for (in priority): intended music majors, minors and talented elective students. Scholarships vary in amounts and may be renewed each year of continued study meeting guidelines (see below). Audition dates are scheduled each academic year between September and April. Any auditions after mid-April will need to be via electronic link or DVD and scholarships may be limited.

In order for the music scholarship to better reflect their financial aid award letter, high school seniors must audition or submit their video audition by December 1, 2021. High school juniors may schedule an audition or submit  
an audition video in either the fall or spring semesters. 

1. Within two weeks of your audition you will receive a letter from the Music Department outlining your scholarship status and requirements. Your signature of acceptance must be returned to the Music Department to finalize the scholarship process. The designated scholarship amount will appear as a credit on your Bethel statement in two portions, one-half each semester.
2. If you receive a scholarship from the Music Department you will need to:

• Be part of a large ensemble or ensembles (as indicated in your letter)
• Provide  a service to the Music Department each semester, such as ushering, stage managing, etc. These will be assigned early in the semester and as the semester progresses.
• Keep a 2.5 GPA in music and a 2.0 GPA overall.
• Scholarship amounts continue each year if student responsibilities are met.

• Friday, September 17, 2021 (3 p.m. – 5 p.m.) 

• Saturday, October 16, 2021 (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.) 

• Friday, November 12, 2021 (3 p.m. – 5 p.m.) 

• Friday, February 18, 2022 (3 p.m. – 5 p.m.) 

• Saturday, March 19, 2022 (10 a.m. – noon) 

• Saturday, March 26, 2022 (10 a.m. – noon) 

• Friday, April 8, 2022 (3 p.m. – 5 p.m.) 

• Other dates and times available upon request.

1. Please submit an application for admission to Bethel University before submitting a music scholarship application. See Bethel Admissions for information.
2. Follow the link below to submit a music scholarship application and schedule an 15-minute audition time.
3. While on-campus auditions are highly encouraged, students may submit video recordings in place of a live audition if they live further from campus or are uncomfortable attending in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Video auditions may be submitted through the music scholarship application.

Submit a MUSIC scholarship application.

1. Please be prepared to perform two selections displaying contrasting styles. These should display a variety of tempo and dynamics, as well as demonstrate your ability and range. Memorized performances are preferred. If you plan to major, include at least one classical song. Total performance time should not exceed 10 minutes.
2. You may bring your own accompanist or we can provide one for you. We also can arrange to have a CD player available, but only piano accompaniments are acceptable. Please list your accompanist needs within your scholarship audition application.
3. If you play an instrument as well, please bring a piece which will display your skill and we will listen to two vocal solos and part of your instrumental selection.

1. Bring two pieces to play and supply a score for the faculty to follow. Instrumentalists are not required to perform by memory.
2. If you play more than one instrument or sing, please bring an extra piece to demonstrate your skill. 
3. You may bring your own accompanist or we can provide one for you. We also can arrange to have a CD player available, but only piano accompaniments are acceptable. Please list your accompanist needs within your scholarship audition application.