Admission

Music Scholarship Audition

Join us Through March 1

Unlock the opportunity to audition for a $500 Endowed Music Scholarship during an individual visit day! Music audition registration is available through March 1. Admitted students can register by selecting the audition option within the individual visit form. These scholarships are for admitted students interested in performing in one or more of Central’s music ensembles. Auditions are limited to high school seniors only.

How to Prepare for Your Audition

Vocal	One piece of prepared music — any piece, solo/ensemble music, choir part, etc. During the audition, expect sight-singing and vocalizing.
Winds & Brass	Two contrasting pieces of prepared music, each about one minute or less. Any major scale.
Percussion	Prepare a piece for two of the following, each one minute or less: snare drum, timpani or marimba. If interested in playing drum set, demonstrate a variety of musical styles (swing, funk, bossa nova, etc.).
Guitar or Bass	Show that you can read a jazz band chart. Show that you can read chord changes.
Piano	Two contrasting pieces, each about one minute or less. Any major scale.
Strings	Two contrasting pieces of prepared music, each about one minute or less. Any major scale.