Scholarship Audition Checklist

Step 1: Schedule an audition time.

Call or e-mail the appropriate coordinator:

Bands — Dr. Jon Conrad, (254) 299-8220

Choirs — Edgar Sierra, (254) 299-8222

Piano — Dr. James Pitts, (254) 299-8285

Orchestra — Dr. Peter Olson, (254) 299-8221

Opera — Edgar Sierra, (254) 299-8222

Step 2: Complete the Music Scholarship Application Form.

If you are uncertain of your college major, enter “undecided.” Make sure to supply the names and contact information of the persons you would like to serve as references. 

Step 3: Arrive prior to your audition time.

Arrive at the Wilbur A. Ball Performing Arts Center at least 30 minutes before your scheduled audition time. Practice rooms will be available to warm up.

Map to the Wilbur A. Ball Performing Arts Center

Step 4: Expect a letter from the Scholarship Committee.

All applicants will receive an email notifying them of their audition results. This can take up to 3 weeks to arrive. If it has been more than 3 weeks and you haven’t received an email, please contact the Music Department office.

Step 5: Return the Music Scholarship Offer Reply Form.

If you are offered a music scholarship, you will receive an email informing you of the amount of your reward and the requirements for receiving it. You will also receive a Reply Form and the Terms of Agreement (which specify the requirements). Please return the Reply Form and one copy of the Terms of Agreement by the specified deadline. If you miss the deadline, you are at risk of losing the award. If you need additional time to consider the offer, please contact the Music Department office prior to the deadline. If you accept the offer and then change your mind about attending McLennan or accepting the award, it is important for you to let us know as soon as possible so that the award may be offered to another qualified applicant.

Step 6: Register for your assigned music ensemble.

Once you have returned the above materials, your next step is to register for courses. If you receive a music scholarship, you must make an appointment to register by calling (254) 299-8283.