Wiedey Family Ensemble Scholarships
Students with a background and interest in music are invited to audition for Wiedey Family Ensemble scholarships. These scholarships are contingent upon recipients' commitment to pursue music at Ripon College, though a major/minor in music is not required. These scholarships are renewable, with renewal contingent on the following criteria: enroll in at least one Music Department ensemble each semester on the awarded performing medium, maintain enrollment as a full-time student, and maintain satisfactory progress toward a four-year degree as published in the Ripon College Catalog.
Scholarship Contact
Dr. Erin Bryan
Music Department Chair
bryane@ripon.edu 
920-748-8120
Instrument/AreaAudition Requirements
Voice
  • One piece of prepared music
  • Vocalizing for range and some sight-singing
Winds or Brass
  • Sections of two contrasting pieces of prepared music (approx. 2–4 minutes total)
  • Any major or minor scale (range appropriate for instrument)
Percussion
  • 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)
Piano or Organ
  • 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
Strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar)
  • Two contrasting pieces or sections of pieces of music (approx. 2–4 minutes)
  • 2 octaves of any major or minor scale
    Guitar: May substitute with I–IV–V–I chord progression in two keys (major or minor)
Frequently Asked QuestionsAnswer
Are these auditions in person or virtual?Students may audition in person or virtually. In-person auditions are on campus on the dates listed above, and virtual auditions can be scheduled for one of those dates or another date agreed upon by the auditioning student and Ripon music faculty. Video submissions are also accepted through the date of the final spring audition. Students auditioning via video submission must also have an interview (in person or virtual) with Ripon College music faculty.
Do I need to provide my own music for a vocal audition?Professor Deb MacKenzie will accompany voice auditions. Provide your repertoire on the registration form and bring a score to the audition.
Email mackenzied@ripon.edu with updates or questions.
Can I bring guests to my audition?Guests must wait in the Demmer Recital Hall sitting area to maintain a consistent and fair audition environment.
When and how will I receive my scholarship?Students must be accepted to Ripon College to receive the scholarship offer. Notification of scholarship will come no later than March 1.
How long is the scholarship valid?Scholarships are renewable for four years as long as qualifying requirements are met.
Can I take the scholarship to another college?No. The scholarship is only valid at Ripon College and cannot transfer to other institutions.