The Vocal Audition for Entrance and Scholarship

All students wishing to enter the School of Music must successfully complete an audition. The School of Music schedules several audition dates each year. Each prospective student must sing two pieces of contrasting styles, memorized. If auditioniong to be a performance major, both selections must be classical in nature, i.e., art song, opera, or oratorio aria. For all other majors, at least one selection must be classical. The audition will also include tonal memory exercises and melodic and rhythmic sightreading. The student must demonstrate musical skills and a voice of sufficient quality and expressiveness in order to be admitted to his/her chosen program. Private piano study is highly recommended before entering Appalachian. Previous private voice study is not required, but encouraged.

Vocal Scholarships

• The Hoyt Safrit Voice Scholarship ($1000)
• The Elsie Erneston Music Scholarship in Voice - A scholarship of up to $1100 is awarded to an entering freshman music major whose principal area of study is voice and who offers evidence of scholastic achievement and professional promise. The award is renewable
• The Pedigo Music Scholarships in Voice - Scholarships of $1000 are awarded to a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate voice major who demonstrates talent and financial need. The awards are renewable by audition.
• The Dennis Johnston Voice Scholarship ($400-250)
• School of Music Talent Awards (Variable).