Scholarships
Audition Requirements
The Westmont Music Department is pleased to award scholarships to a number of incoming students who demonstrate particularly outstanding aptitude and interest in music. These scholarships are renewable and usually increase slightly in amount from year to year, particularly for music majors and minors, as students exhibit continuing scholarship and growth in music. Although major or minor status is not required for scholarship eligibility, the music department does strive to support in particular those students who intend to complete a music degree.
Music scholarships are substantial awards. The total amount you receive will be applied directly to your school bill and be split between the fall and spring semesters. If you do receive a scholarship you will be required to be a part of one of our music ensembles as assigned by the music faculty and to take private lessons in your primary area.
Scholarship applications are accepted on a continuing basis. Completed applications received prior to March 1 receive priority consideration and assure notification of award status prior to May 1. Applications completed after March 1 will be considered in the order received with awards based on any remaining funding. Students do not need to wait until they are accepted at Westmont College to apply for the music scholarships, they may audition at any point in their Westmont admission process . It is preferred that you audition in person (preferably on a weekday; arrangements may be made through the Music Department secretary). However, a recording which demonstrates your performance ability is acceptable. Return the application form on-line (or by mail), schedule your audition (or submit an appropriate recording), and arrange for a letter of recommendation from your music instructor by as soon as possible to:
Music Scholarships
Westmont College
955 La Paz Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1099
All auditions, whether recorded or live, will require the following items.
VOCAL
- Two songs of contrasting moods from the classical art song repertoire; representation of foreign language is encouraged, but not required.
- A list of current repertoire.
WIND INSTRUMENTS
- Two pieces of contrasting styles; a movement from a classical sonata or concerto is encouraged; orchestral excerpts are also appropriate.
- A list of current repertoire.
PIANO
- Two pieces of contrasting styles; a movement from a classical sonata is encouraged.
- A list of current repertoire.
ORGAN
- Two pieces of contrasting styles; a composition by J. S. Bach is encouraged.
- A list of current repertoire.
STRINGS
- Two pieces of contrasting styles; a movement from a classical sonata or concerto is encouraged.
- A list of current repertoire.
COMPOSITION
- Three representative scores.
- Any recordings of performances.
Please contact us!
Music Department Secretary - (805) 565-6040 -all general questions
- music@westmont.edu
Dr. Steve Butler - (805) 565-6130 composition/electronic music studio questions
- butler@westmont.edu
Dr. Grey Brothers - (805) 565-6279- vocal/choral questions
- brothers@westmont.edu
Dr. Philip Ficsor - (805) 565-6268- violin/strings questions
- pficsor@westmont.edu
Dr. Steve Hodson - (805) 565-6192 piano/conducting questions
- hodson@westmont.edu
Dr. Michael Shasberger - (805) 565-6280 choral/vocal/Music&Worship questions
- shasberger@westmont.edu