Southwestern offers scholarships for both music majors and those who intend to minor in music or major in another subject called performance awards. We believe that all students who have a passion for music should continue their lessons and participate in ensembles while in university. By auditioning, you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the Sarofim School of Fine Arts, explore the music programs and ensemble participation options available, and meet the faculty of the Music Department.
For Music majors
The audition at Southwestern serves as both a formal audition into the Music major and an audition for the Sarofim Scholarship in Music. All music major auditions are by invitation after viewing of submitted audition files.
Steps to submit your preliminary audition files by January 12, 2024
1)The first step for auditions is to submit an audition application form.
2) All prospective music majors must submit a preliminary video, the deadline for submission is January 12, 2024. The requirements for the video are stated below and are the same as the audition requirements. More details will be in an email that you should receive after you do step 1.
3) Once you have passed the preliminary video stage you will be invited to audition on one of our audition days in spring 2024. Please save the dates in your calendar for auditions on February 18 and March 3, 2024. Please do not register for an on-campus audition program until you receive notification your preliminary video has been approved.
APPLY NOW! MUSIC MAJOR APPLICATION
For non-majors
The audition serves as the audition for a performance award.
Steps
1) The first step for auditions is to register for the audition below.
Dates are February 18, March 3, April 7, 2024
2) Please double-check the audition requirements by instrument below.
Important Dates for Auditions
- January 12, 2024: Video Submission of preliminary auditions for Music Majors
- February 18, 2024: Auditions for Majors and Minors or non-majors
- March 3, 2024: Auditions for Majors and Minors or non-majors
- April 7, 2024: Auditions for all non-majors
REGISTRATION
REGISTER NOW! FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Students who require a fully virtual audition will need to reach out to FineArtsAdmissions@
Please reach out to FineArtsAdmissions@ southwestern.edu if you have any questions.
Instrument Audition Requirements
Candidates who receive the Sarofim Scholarship or the Performance Award are eligible for additional assistance, including Southwestern merit scholarships.
For any questions regarding auditions, please contact FineArtsAdmissions@