No audition is required for the initial application. The gateway audition is an internal program gate after enrollment; scholarship audition details, when listed, are separate from admission.Gateway source
Songs
Music Major Voice Audition
•Prepare three contrasting selections of the candidate's choice
•Include at least one song in English
•Include at least one sacred piece and at least one secular piece
•Sing all selections from memory
•The Office of Admissions can arrange an accompanist with at least two weeks' notice and copies of the music; this does not apply to online auditions
Additional Materials
Letters of recommendation (scholarship)
•Provide letters of recommendation from qualified arts professionals for Fine Arts scholarship consideration
•Apply to Maryville College through the MaryVille Portal
•Maryville publishes no undergraduate application fee
Important Notes
•Complete the Fine Arts scholarship application through the MaryVille Portal after starting the admission application
•Submit audition materials according to the music-major voice requirements
What's The Process
Audition Process
•Students intending to pursue a music major or participate in an ensemble complete Music Placement Hearings during Fall Orientation before beginning study
•Music faculty confer admission to a specific music-major curriculum after MUS 102, or after one semester for advanced-standing students
•Music major auditions are judged by three or more music faculty members
•Candidates may audition in more than one area if they want to demonstrate breadth of talent
Scholarship Info
Music Scholarship
•Fine Arts scholarship application deadline: December 1
•Music Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5,000 per year
•One exceptional Music major recipient each year receives a full-tuition Music Scholarship
•Awards are based on audition performance, musical record, recommendations, and potential contribution to campus music culture
•Recipients participate in at least one music ensemble
Academic info
Snapshot
3.49
Avg GPA (W)
61%
Admit Rate
school-wide
49%
Grad Rate
1K
Enrollment
$49K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,360
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$39,284
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
