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All
scholarship auditions for 2002 are over.
Please
check back in January 2003 for information about next year's scholarship
auditions.
SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSICIANS
Every year Northeastern Univeristy offers five scholarships for
instrumental musicians. These are $10,000 scholarships for full-time
entering freshmen that display strong musical talent. You do not
need to be a music major to receive a scholarship. The scholarships
are renewable.
Scholarship recipients will be obliged to perform in two instrumental
performing ensembles, which include the Pep Band, Concert Band and
Jazz Band.
Auditions for the scholarship are held each Spring. All auditions
for 2002 are complete. Please check back in January 2003 for information
about next year's scholarship auditions.
Frequently asked questions:
Q. Do I need to be a music major to get a scholarship?
A. No. All full-time entering freshmen are eligible.
Q. On what instruments can I audition?
A. Eligible instruments include any standard concert band instrument
including, but not limited to, flute, piccolo, oboe, bassoon, clarinet,
saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion,
double bass.
Q. Are there scholarships for singers?
A. No. Northeastern University does have a very fine chorus, but
there are no scholarships available for vocalists at this time.
Q. Are there scholarships for guitarists or pianists?
A. Guitarists and pianists should not apply for the scholarship
unless they are very experienced jazz players. For example, if you
have been selected for All-State as a jazz guitarist or pianist,
it is recommended that you apply. If you have no or little experience
as a jazz player, it is not recommended that you apply.
Q. I am a percussionist. How should I prepare my audition?
A. We encourage you to prepare audition material on drum set, snare,
and at least one concert percussion instrument: timpani and mallet
percussion especially. Generally scholarships are not awarded to
percussionists who only play drum set unless they are extraordinary
jazz players.
Q. Are there scholarships for string players? (violin, viola, cello)
A. At this time there are no scholarships for string players, although
Northeastern University does have an orchestra, which you are encouraged
to join. However, if you double an instrument that can play in the
Pep Band, Jazz Band or Concert Band, you are encouraged to audition.
(For example, if you are a violinist who has played sousaphone with
your marching band, you are encouraged to audition.)
Q. Do I need to bring a letter of recommendation?
A. If you are auditioning in person, you do not need a letter of
recommendation. If you are submitting a video taped audition, you
do need to submit a letter of recommendation from a band director
or private lessons instructor.
Q. What music should I prepare for my audition or audition tape?
A. Prepare two excerpts in contrasting styles. Each excerpts should
be no longer than five minutes in length, and can be as short as
two minutes in length. Choose two pieces that demonstrate different
sides of your playing. If one is slow and expressive, choose another
that is more technically challenging. If you are comfortable playing
jazz, choose one jazz selection and another classical. Please don't
learn new material for your audition--play music you are comfortable
with.
Q. Does it make a difference if I audition in person or by tape?
A. If you live far from Boston, please feel free to submit a video
tape. If you are a strong candidate for the scholarship we will
contact you by February 22, 2002 and invite you to come to the in-person
auditions.
Q. I play several instruments. Should I audition on all of them?
A. In general, it is advisable to bring all the instruments you
play and to demonstrate your proficiency on all of them. (If you
play different saxophones, it is sufficient to audition on just
one).
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