Santa Clara University

Music Scholarship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in the music program at Santa Clara University. While no audition is necessary to major in music, scholarship auditions (vocalists & instrumentalists) and interviews (composers) may be scheduled for students who are considering a major in music and wish to be considered for financial support.

Audition Procedure

Auditions will take place on Saturday January 16th, 2010 in the Recital Hall of the Santa Clara University Center of Performing Arts. 

Please download the necessary documents (See Right Hand Column) and submit them by Friday, January 1st, 2010. Applications postmarked later than January 1st will be inadmissible.

Since many applicants live far away, a live audition or interview is not required. However,

• All scholarship applicants must complete the application in the appropriate area, and should submit it with a Personal Essay and a Program Note (See application for specific information).

• If you are a vocalist or an instrumentalist who will NOT take an audition, you must also submit a recording of your singing or playing, along with the above items. (See application for specific information).
  

• An accompanist will be provided for vocalists and instrumentalists if required. Please ensure that music is provided with your application.
  

• If you are a composer you must submit scores and/or recordings of your music along with the application, essay, and program note. (See application for specific information). Whether or not plan you plan to take an interview, no further submissions are required.

* Note: students may apply in more than one area. 

All scholarship materials may be submitted electronically to Rob Kathner at rkathner@scu.edu, or mailed under separate cover to the Music Office with any accompanying materials you may wish to submit. (It is not necessary to submit supplemental materials if you take a live audition).

Composers are encouraged to mail their applications with materials. 

Mailed applications must be postmarked by January 1st and sent to: 

Department of Music
Attn: Scholarship Application
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053 

Application Forms

Vocalist Application

Instrumentalist Application

Composition Application