St. Cecilia Music Scholarship

Vocal music scholarship open to all majors. Provides membership in a creative, contributing community on campus. Students participating in liturgical music ministry are eligible for a scholarship to cover their applied lesson fee.

Eligibility:

• All majors eligible
• Must be admitted to Loras College
• Vocalists with demonstrated musical ability

Requirements for Scholarship Recipients:

• Must participate in one of Loras' credited musical ensembles annually
• Demonstrate adequate musical progress
• Maintain minimum 2.8 GPA

Audition Criteria

1. Sing two solo pieces or excerpts in contrasting styles:
   • Examples: art song and musical theater solo
   • Choose from solo repertoire appropriate for your voice type
   • Do not use choral pieces
   • Each piece/excerpt approximately 2-5 minutes in length
   • Accompaniment recommended but not required
2. Sing the following scales:
   • Major scale in one octave (use solfege/scale degrees recommended but not required)
   • Harmonic minor scale in either La-based or Do-based minor
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