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Fr. Wilkie Liturgical Music Scholarship

LORAS COLLEGE

Funding Amount

Applied lesson fees

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Fr. Wilkie Liturgical Music Scholarship

Overview: Scholarship that pays applied lesson fees for all instrumentalists and vocalists who participate in liturgical music ministry, regardless of intended major.

Award Amount: Covers applied lesson fees

Eligibility:

  • Instrumentalists and vocalists of all majors

  • Must participate in liturgical music ministry

  • Must be admitted to Loras College

  • Demonstrated musical ability
  • Requirements for Scholarship Recipients:

  • Must participate in two campus liturgies/celebrations each semester

  • Participate in applied lessons with faculty

  • Demonstrate adequate musical progress

  • Maintain character values in accordance with Loras' Catholic identity

  • Maintain minimum 2.8 GPA
  • Contact: Office of Admission, 563.588.7236 or admission@loras.edu

    How to Apply

    Instrumental Audition Criteria

    1. Play two contrasting solo pieces or excerpts:
    - Choose from solo repertoire for your instrument
    - Do not use ensemble pieces
    - Each piece/excerpt approximately 2-5 minutes in length
    - Accompaniment recommended but not required

    2. Play the following scales:
    - Major scales: F (2 octaves), C (1 octave), G (2 octaves), D-flat (1 octave)
    - Harmonic minor scales (1 octave only): d, a, e, and b-flat
    - Full-range chromatic scale recommended but not required

    3. Informal conversation: Meet with music faculty member

    Application Process

    1. Admitted Students: Apply through the scholarship application on your student status page
    2. Complete FAFSA: Send FAFSA to Loras College (Code 001873)
    3. Submit Video Audition: Record audition following criteria above
    4. Await Contact: Music faculty will contact you to schedule informal conversation about the program

    Submission Guidelines

    • Submit audition video following scholarship criteria
    • Can submit solo pieces/excerpts and scales together or separately
    • Name files following instructions provided
    • Accompaniment can be included in video but is not required
    • Application incomplete until video is submitted
    • Can submit both instrumental and vocal auditions (but can only receive one scholarship)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    music-educationmusic

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