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Music Scholarship



Instrumental and Vocal Music Scholarships in amounts ranging from $2000 to $5000 are available for entering students with outstanding musical abilities. Scholarships are renewable for each following year. Awards are determined by an interview and audition with the director.


Application Procedure

Submit Widener Admissions application.
Download the scholarship application below.
Save the file to your computer and complete the application.


Email (as attachment) completed application to music@mail.widener.edu using subject line "Music Scholarship", or mail completed application to the appropriate director listed at the bottom.

Download Music Scholarship Application (.doc)

(Music scholarship applicants are strongly encouraged to submit application by April 1st.)



Audition Requirements

Perform scales up to and including 4 sharps and 4 flats
Perform a band, orchestral, or vocal selection with which you are now involved.
An audition CD or tape may be sent in lieu of a live audition at the director's discretion.



Audition Considerations

Timbre
Intonation
Conception
Phrasing
Articulation 

 

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Contact Information

Music Department

Widener University
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
tel: 610-499-4339

 

Instrumental Music

John A. Vanore
Director of Music
610-499-4338
javanore@widener.edu


Chamber Music

Dr. Mara Parker
Director of String Performance
610-499-4344
meparker@mail.widener.edu

 

Choral Music

Tim Myers
Director, Widener Chorale
610.499.4341
godsallmyers@hotmail.com