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Freshman Recruiting Grant
The Freshman Recruiting Grant is $150 per semester and is only available
to incoming voice majors.
Spring Visitors Day is the major audition day for incoming freshman.
Preparation for the audition is as follows:
- Sing one piece from memory. An aria or art song is suggested
(i.e. 24 Italian Art Songs, Musical Theatre Piece, German Lieder,
French Art Song, etc.) The piece you sang for the New Mexico All-State
Solo or Ensemble auditions should be fine.
- An accompanist will be provided. Therefore, it will not be necessary
for you to bring a taped accompaniment. Make sure to bring an
extra copy of music for the accompanist!!
- You will be asked to sight read both at the piano and vocally.
The piano and vocal exercise is a single line melody similar to
what is seen below.
(example)
- After the audition, you will be advised by Choral Office personnel.
It will be helpful to bring a transcript of your grades (an unofficial
copy is acceptable) and a copy of your ACT or SAT scores. This
is advisable but not required.
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Masterworks Scholarship
Often there is a particular voice part in Masterworks Chorus
that needs an additional strong voice. This scholarship is awarded
to a singer than can fulfill that need. Money for this scholarship
is donated by current and past singers in Masterworks. The recipient
of this award should be able to work well with the singers in Masterworks
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Childers Memorial
In 1988, Russell Childers was a voice major at NMSU. His untimely
death at the age of 19 was a serious blow to his family and friends.
This scholarship was established in his memory. Interested singers
should be exemplary students and be able to fill a strong leadership
role in either Masterworks or Concert Choir. |
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McIntosh Memorial
Pinkie Warren established this scholarship in memory of her parents,
J. Earle and Moselle McIntosh. Applicants should be service oriented
as well as accomplished and dedicated singers. Participation in
at least two choral ensembles is required. |
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Lee Grants
This award was established by Joe and June Lee for the specific
purpose of helping young singers who want to have a career in opera.
Auditions for the scholarship consist of singing several arias in
at least 3 languages. The award is given to help with costs that
are directly associated with auditions for opera competitions, auditions
for entrance into opera companies, or similar circumstances. |
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University Singers Grant
All members of University Singers receive a grant when they successfully
complete assigned tasks for the semester. The grant is awarded at
various times during the semester depending on performance and rehearsal
requirements. Each singer is evaluated on the music being performed
during the semester by singing a cappella in quartets. Section leaders
assist the director in the evaluations. You must have excellent piano
skills, an advanced understanding of vocal technique, advanced language
skills, and serious dedication to the choral art to sing in this choir.
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Fred and Caroline Thompson Endowed Scholarship
Fred and Caroline Thompson have established this scholarship for the purpose of aiding students who are focusing on vocal music education or whose desire is to be a church music director. Applicants should be progressing on a music education degree and should maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to those who sing and play piano or organ. |
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