Music Scholarships
For 2008-2009 Academic Year

Audition Dates
The remaining audition date is Saturday, March 1, 2008.

Scholarships are Available to:
  1. High school students (incoming freshmen) who plan to participate in musical groups (such as choir, band, orchestra, or Musical Theatre) or who plan to major in music.
  2. Students who will be transferring to UW-P from another college or university who participate in musical groups or major in music.

How to Apply
  1. Schedule an audition in Platteville by contacting Prof. Dan Fairchild, Chair of Scholarship Committee, fairchig@uwplatt.edu 608-342-1123. Students unable to appear for an audition and residing more that 100 miles from Platteville may submit an unedited, high-quality CD or cassette recording. Send to the address at the bottom of the application form. The application form is available as a downloadable Word document or as a PDF document. Note that the PDF document can be completed on-line and printed, but cannot be saved unless you have Acrobat writer.
  2. Complete and return the “Application for Music Scholarship” form two weeks before your audition date. Send to the address at the bottom of the application form.
  3. Have two letters of recommendation sent to UW-P: they should be mailed or emailed directly by the recommender to fairchig@uwplatt.edu.
  4. Audition or submit your recording. Two pieces of contrasting styles whenever possible.

Audition Requirements
  1. One or two standard solo works for your instrument or voice.
  2. Optional: excerpts of etudes or special studies that demonstrate your skills. Not required!

Scholarships Will Be Granted on the Basis of
  1. Performing ability
  2. High school and/or college academic record
  3. Two letters or recommendation

Notification of Scholarship Awards
You will be notified of your scholarship status by May 1, 2008.