Music

Music Department Auditions

Simpson offers music major scholarshipsand music participation, or activity, scholarships. 

Music scholarships are part of the financial aid award.  Financial aid awards are sent to the student after the student has completed an audition, filed the FAFSA and been accepted to the college. You may apply for admission to Simpson College online , or by contacting the admissions department to have an application sent to you. Since there is no application fee, you are encouraged to complete the application process as soon as possible.

The deadline for scholarship auditions is April 1, 2012.

Audition Requirements

When are the auditions?
     There are three Saturdays during the school year for scholarship auditions:
               November 12, 2011, February 18, 2012 and February 25, 2012.
     Auditions can also be scheduled on weekdays throughout the school year.  For week day auditions, the student will need to arrive at Amy Robertson Music Center at 11:30 a.m. to warm-up and run-through the audition music with the accompanist.  Auditions will be over the noon hour.

How do I schedule an audition or register for Music Weekend?

     You can request an audition time or register for Music Weekend by filling out the appropriate form below and submitting through email, or print and mail.  

     Request a Weekday Audition
     Register for an audition on Saturday, February 18, 2012
     Register for Music Weekend on November 11-12, 2011 or February 24-25, 2012

     It's also possible to schedule an audition by calling the Music Department at 515-961-1637 or 1-800-362-2454, ext. 1637.
      The admissions department can assist you in scheduling an audition and campus visit: 800-362-2454, ext. 1624.

What happens after I've scheduled an audition or registered for Music Weekend?

     Once your audition time has been scheduled the music department will send you a confirmation letter.  You may also hear from the Visit Coordinator in the  Admissions Department if you have scheduled a campus visit before or after the audition.
     You will also need to fill out the   Audition Registration Form   and submit it through email, or print and mail.  This should be done as soon as possible after your audition is scheduled.

Music Weekend & Scholarship Auditions
     Friday, Saturday - November 11-12, 2011 and Friday, Saturday - February 24-25, 2012
     Music Weekends are designed to give the prospective music major a closer look at the Simpson music department.  On Friday, students will attend music classes and rehearsals as well as two concerts that feature instrumental chamber ensembles, Chamber Choir, College Choir, Women's Chorale, Madrigal Singers, Jazz Ensemble and several faculty artists. On Saturday students have the opportunity to audition for a music scholarship.
     Register for Music Weekend using the form above, or by sending in the card you got in the mail (if you're on our mailing list), or by calling the Music Department, 515-961-1637.
     When your request is received, you will get a confirmation in the mail.  When you receive your confirmation, please fill out the Audition Registration Form and email it or mail it to the music department.
     View a sample schedule  for Music Weekends.
       

Can I send in a tape or CD for an audition?
     We do accept cassette tapes or CD's for music scholarship auditions, however, we always encourage the prospective student to perform a live audition. The live audition gives us a chance to meet you, talk to you and evaluate your talent.  An in-person audition also gives you a chance to meet the music faculty, tour the facility and campus and ask questions about the department.
     If you live out of state and have either already visited the campus or can not visit before the scholarship deadline, then a recorded audition is your best option. 
     Instructions for preparing and sending an audition on CD or cassette tape:
          1.  Review audition requirements.
          2.  Audition must be received by April 1, 2011.
          3.  Prepare CD or Cassette Tape.
          4.  Complete the   Audition Registration Form , print it and enclose it with your CD or tape.
          5.  Prepare a musical resume to send with your audition.  The resume should include your name and contact information and your musical experiences, awards, honors, etc.
          6.  Mail all 3 items : 1) audition CD or Cassette Tape,  2) Audition Registration Form and 3) your musical resume to:
                              Music Scholarship Audition
                              Music Department, ARMC
                               Simpson College
                               701 North C St.
                              Indianola, IA 50125

If you have questions about auditions or need additional information, please email or call the Music Department: 515-961-1637 or 800-362-2454, ext. 1637.

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Last Updated: 1/4/12