Ensemble Scholarship Auditions

Apply for an Ensemble Scholarship

Scholarships for ensemble participation ($1,000/year) are awarded to students who are not music majors or minors. These are awarded to eligible, incoming students who demonstrate musical proficiency and a desire to participate in Adams School of Music and the Arts ensembles during their time as a Gordon College student.

This audition is not for a specific ensemble, but only to be considered for an Ensemble Scholarship. (Auditions for ensemble placement are held during Fall Orientation).

Pianists are encouraged to audition on a band or orchestral instrument or voice.

Schedule your audition

Live auditions are strongly recommended for all applicants. Recorded auditions are only accepted from students who are unable to attend any of the live audition dates.

You should only apply for this scholarship if you do not intend to be a music major or minor!

Before applying for any music audition, you must be accepted to Gordon College. Gordon College admissions application.

Fill out the online application and choose your preferred audition date.

Available Music Audition Dates

All audition dates are live auditions (in person at Gordon College).

• Friday, December 5
  1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  Honors Day and Christmas Gala 
  (deadline to apply: 11/30)
• Sunday, January 25
  4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  Enjoy complimentary dinner with music students 
  (deadline to apply: 1/18)
• Monday, February 16
  4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  Next Day "Music Experience Day" (overnight possible) 
  (deadline to apply: 2/10)
• Saturday, February 21
  2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Enjoy complimentary dinner with music students 
  (deadline to apply: 2/15)
• Friday, April 10
  4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  Accepted Student Day 
  (deadline to apply: 4/5)

About your audition

Your audition is max. five minutes in length. An accompanist is not required. For the audition, students are asked to prepare one selection that best demonstrates the current performance level on their instrument.

Recommended selection for ensemble scholarship auditions:

Choirs
Please choose a single work that shows your abilities best. We recommend a folk song, art song, music theatre piece or hymn arrangement.

Instrumental Ensembles 
Please choose a single work that shows your abilities best. We recommend a solo piece, movement of work (concerto, sonata, etc.), etude or orchestral/band excerpt.

For questions on appropriate audition repertoire, please contact the Adams School of Music and the Arts.

Note: This audition is not for a specific ensemble, but only to be considered for an ensemble participation scholarship. Auditions for ensemble placements are held during fall Orientation.

Submit a recorded audition

Before submitting any recorded music audition, you must apply and be accepted to Gordon College.

Live auditions are strongly recommended for all applicants. However, in cases where distance or time differences complicate live auditions, in extenuating circumstances or if no more live audition dates are available, recorded video auditions are acceptable.

DVDs, CDs, YouTube links and other forms of media will not be reviewed. Video recordings must be digitally submitted using the GET ACCEPTED platform.

Learn more about submitting your Recorded Video Audition.

Deadlines

Students must apply to Gordon College and to the Adams School of Music and the Arts​​​​​​​ no later than March 31, 2026. Students must submit their audition by April 15, 2026 to be eligible for a stackable Ensemble participation scholarship.