School of Music Audition & Scholarship Information

Our Pro Musica Scholarship is our most competitive award, totaling $8,000 per year. Any student is eligible for this scholarship, regardless of their chosen major, through completing an application and audition. Successful awardees have typically been a principal/section leader in their high school ensemble and have had multiple years of private instruction.

To apply for the Pro Musica scholarship:

• Be offered admission to Augustana University. Complete the admission application.
• Complete the School of Music Scholarship form.

Pro Musica Audition Recommendations

Selections for your Pro Musica Scholarship audition should demonstrate technique and musicality. The level should be suitable for solo and ensemble contests. The duration of your repertoire should be approximately 3-6 minutes.

• Instrumentalists should perform one or two selections that are contrasting in style. View the Band Audition Informational Video for more information.
• Vocalists should sing two selections that are contrasting in style. One or both of the pieces may be in a foreign language, but is not required. View the Choir Audition Informational Video for more information.

Submission Instructions

The School of Music is currently accepting audition submissions for students enrolling in the upcoming academic year. Students may audition in-person or submit an online video audition.

• In-person auditions will be held in February.
• Online auditions are being accepted immediately. Video recordings should be uploaded as an .mp4 file format or can be linked to media that is uploaded to locations such as Vimeo or YouTube.

Audition Submission & Notification Timeline

• Early Decision — Oct. 31 submission; Nov. 15 notification

• Fall Audition — Dec. 1 submission; Dec. 15 notification

• Spring Audition — February 1 submission; February 15 notification 

Pro Musica Scholarship Requirements

• Audition for and participate in the ensemble of placement each semester. 
• Enroll in and complete private lessons each semester.

The Viking Marching Band Scholarship is available to any incoming student who commits their participation in the Augustana Viking Marching Band. This scholarship awards $3,000 per year and does not require an audition.

To claim a Viking Marching Band Scholarship, complete the School of Music Scholarship form.

Marching Band Scholarship Requirements

• Participate in the Viking Marching Band each fall semester. This includes arriving early (up to one full week) to campus for a week-long intensive fall camp. 
• Participate in a School of Music ensemble (instrumental or vocal) each spring semester.
• Enroll in and complete private lessons* during the freshmen and sophomore spring semesters.

The All-State Scholarship is available to any student who has made an All-State ensemble (band, orchestra, choir, jazz band) during any point in their high school career. This scholarship award amount is $3,000 per year and does not require an audition. 

• To claim an All-State Scholarship, complete the School of Music Scholarship form. 
• Learn more about the All-State Scholarship requirements below.

All-State Scholarship Requirements

• Audition for and participate in the ensemble of placement each semester. 
• Enroll in and complete private lessons* each of the freshmen and sophomore semesters.

The Studio Scholarship is awarded at the discretion of our faculty in areas identified for growth and development.  This scholarship award amount is $3,000 per year and does not require an audition.

To be considered for our Studio Scholarship, complete the School of Music Scholarship form.

Studio Scholarship Requirements

• Audition for and participate in the ensemble of placement each semester. 
• Enroll in and complete private lessons* each of the freshmen and sophomore semesters.