Music Participation Scholarship

This scholarship is for incoming students who will participate in a music ensemble at the University of Dubuque, regardless of major. Students may receive a University of Dubuque Music Participation Scholarship for up to four years if they remain enrolled in one or more music ensemble each semester. Qualifying music ensembles include: concert band, jazz band,* string ensemble, concert choir, chamber singers,* and/or treble choir.

To be considered for a music participation scholarship complete the following steps by December 1, 2024:

Step 1: Apply for admission to University of Dubuque online at www.dbq.edu/Apply or www.CommonApp.org/Apply

Step 2: Fill out the Music Participation Scholarship Form

Step 3: Send links to recordings** (audio or video) to UDMusic@dbq.edu for each type of ensemble you are interested in at UD

Band -- send "brass/woodwind" or "percussion" recording
String Ensemble -- send "strings" recording
Choir -- send "vocalist" recording

- Email Subject Line: (Your Name) Scholarship (Your Instrument/Voice Type)
- EX: John Doe Scholarship - Trumpet or Jane Doe Scholarship - Soprano

* Post recording files to a Google Drive, iCloud, YouTube, etc., account and email link

** Select music ensembles may require an audition. Initial enrollment in an ensemble that requires an audition does not guarantee a place in the ensemble.

RECORDING SPECIFICATIONS

Please provide recordings for ALL ensembles you plan to enroll in at the University of Dubuque:

Brass/Woodwind Instruments:

• 1-2 minutes (minimum) of an etude/solo; no accompaniment is necessary.
• Two major scales (1 octave) of your choice.
• Full range chromatic scale.

Percussionists:

Pick one (or more) of the following

• Mallets
  - Two major scales in 'Green Scales' format, M.M. = 100+.
  - Demonstration of basic four mallet playing (an etude, short solo, or technical exercise).
• Snare Drum
  - Long roll (closed). Pianissimo to fortissimo back to pianissimo over 30 seconds.
  - Single paradiddle and flam accent rudiments. Slow to fast back to slow.
• Drum Set
  - Demonstrate three styles for eight bars each. Possible options: Rock, Swing, Bossa Nova, Samba, Shuffle, R&B, Reggae, etc.

Strings:

• 1-2 minutes (minimum) of an etude/solo; no accompaniment is necessary.
• Scales:
  - Violins: G major scale (2 octaves) and B-flat major scale (1 octave).
  - Viola and Cello: D major scale (2 octaves) and B-flat major scale (1 octave).
  - Bass: G major scale and B-flat major scale (both 1 octave).

Vocalists:

• 1-2 minutes (minimum) of accompanied singing (with piano or recorded instrumental track) that shows your range and abilities.
• An a cappella rendition (in any key) of one of the following: "The Star-Spangled Banner" OR 1 verse of "Silent Night" OR 1 verse of "My Country 'Tis of Thee."
• Both of the above should be performed in a choral/classical style.