Application for Music Program Admission and Scholarship

Students who wish to major or minor in music at GVSU must fill out this application to be scheduled for an audition.
Students interested in music scholarships are advised to audition early.

If you are a Transfer Student who would like to be considered for scholarships, please fill out the Prospective Transfer Student Release Form for Possible Scholarship Consideration.

Students should plan on either mailing or bringing with them a letter of recommendation from their private teacher or ensemble director. Letters can be mailed to 1300 Haas Center for Performing Arts, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401.

The deadline to apply is 1 month prior to each audition date. If it is less than one month out from the audition date, please contact Bridgett Vanderhoof ([email protected]) for space availability or to be put on the waitlist.

* denotes a required field

Student Contact Information

First Name *

Middle Name (write N/A if not applicable) *

Last Name *

Birthdate *

Email *

Phone *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State/Province *

Zip/Postal *

Country *

Student Academic Information

Have you applied for admission to GVSU? *

Student G-number (if you have been accepted to GVSU)

Enrolling as: *

GPA: *

ACT Score (Write N/A if not applicable) *

SAT Score (Write N/A if not applicable) *

Audition Information

Please note:
Instrumentalists do not need an accompanist for auditions.
GVSU will provide a professional accompanist for voice auditions.

Audition Date *

Auditioning as: *

Primary Instrument or Voice Type: *

List the works you plan to perform for your audition: *

Do you wish to be scheduled for a piano placement test on your audition day? *

Please only select "yes" if you've studied piano privately for 2 or more years. Students auditioning with piano as primary instrument should select "no."

Music Background

List instructors (first and last names) with whom you have studied your primary instrument: *

List your repertoire (other than your audition pieces). Please include titles AND composers: *

Summarize your background in music (include awards, competitions, music camps, solo & ensemble ratings, MTNA ratings, and secondary instruments): *

Education Information:

Please include information on the most recent school or college attended.
High school students: choose your current high school even if you are dual-enrolled at a college or university.

School Name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State/Province *

Zip/Postal *

Country *

Please double-check the information you have provided and verify that it is correct before pressing submit.

An email will be sent approx. 10 days prior to your audition date with your audition time and instructions.

If you have any questions about your application or audition, please contact:

Bridgett Vanderhoof (she/her)
Audition Coordinator
[email protected]
(616) 331-3678

Page last modified August 11, 2022

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