Audition Process
•Admission is through the standard university application
•No performance audition or prescreen required for admission
•Minimum GPA of 2.0
•Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, or CLT)
•Official high school transcript
•Personal statement
•Christian character reference from a church or ministry leader
Post-Enrollment
•Placement assessment determines readiness for private applied lessons on the principal instrument
•Ensemble participation (band or orchestra) required each semester of full-time enrollment
Proficiency Requirements
•Piano Proficiency Exam required by end of sophomore year
•Junior Recital and Senior Recital required for graduation
•Recital attendance: 70% of on-campus recitals/concerts each semester
Contact
•Music department: tblock@nelson.edu
Optional Scholarship Audition
•Music scholarships require an audition
•Audition on campus by appointment or submit a YouTube performance link
•Prepare the repertoire published for the primary instrument or voice
-Bass guitar applicants also prepare one medium-swing jazz standard with walking bass and melody
