We are offering in-person audition opportunities.
Students with ability in the area of music will be invited to audition with faculty for these scholarships. The student must have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing music at Ripon College though a major in music is not required. Renewal is contingent on the following criteria: enroll in at least one Music Department ensemble each semester, maintain enrollment as a full-time student and maintain satisfactory progress toward a four-year degree as published in the Ripon College Catalog. | ||
| The Ripon College Department of Music will be hosting two more audition days for the incoming Class of 2029. Select your available days (January 25, 2025 | February 15, 2025) and time preference (Morning | Afternoon). After you have submitted your registration, you will receive a confirmation email sharing that you've requested an audition. | ||
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| Professor Shucha, Professor Bryan, or Professor Thompson will reach out to you with an official date and time for your audition in the near future. If you have questions, you can email Professor Thompson at thompsonp@ripon.edu. | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, students must prepare a piece of their choosing in advance. On the registration form, you will be asked to select an instrumental or vocal audition option.
Professor Deb MacKenzie will play for voice auditions. Please provide your repertoire information on the registration form and bring a score to your audition. Email mackenzied@ripon.edu with questions or updates, should your repertoire selection change after submitting your audition registration.
Guests of auditioning students will be asked to wait in the Demmer Recital Hall sitting area. We want to provide all students an equal opportunity to present without external factors. This also will help with our evaluation process by having fair standards across all auditions.
If you are awarded a scholarship, you must be accepted to Ripon College and enroll in our incoming Class of 2029 to receive your scholarship as part of your Ripon College financial aid offer. If you are not accepted to Ripon College by March 1, 2025, your scholarship may be awarded to other eligible students.
Scholarships are renewable for four years as long as the recipient meets the qualifying requirements.
This scholarship is available only for students enrolled at Ripon College and cannot be used at other institutions.
Audition Requirements
Students will sing an audition consisting of the following:
- One piece of prepared music
- Vocalizing for range and some sight-singing
Students will play an audition consisting of the following:
- Sections of two contrasting pieces of prepared music (approx. 2-4 minutes total)
- Any major or minor scale (range appropriate for instrument)
Students will play an audition consisting of the following:
- Sections of pieces for two contrasting percussion instruments
- Examples: mallet keyboards, snare drum, timpani, multi-percussion, drum set
- NOT two similar instruments (e.g., xylophone + vibraphone, or multi-percussion + drum set)
Students will play an audition consisting of the following:
- Two contrasting pieces or sections of pieces of music (approx. 2-4 minutes)
- 2 octaves of any major or minor scale; can be played with both hands in unison or separate
Students will play an audition consisting of the following:
- Two contrasting pieces or sections of pieces of music (approx. 2-4 minutes)
- 2 octaves of any major or minor scale (guitar: can substitute chord progression of I-IV-V-I in two keys - major or minor)
Scholarship Contact |
Professor Shucha Music Department shuchat@ripon.edu 920-748-8786 |
Questions? |
Office of Financial Aid Smith Hall - 1st Floor financialaid@ripon.edu 920-748-8101 |