Music Department
All music majors automatically receive a $4000 TruMusic scholarship package (dispersed in annual installments of $1000/year). Admission to the Music program at 蓝莓视频 is a two-step process:
STEP 1: Successfully apply for admission to the university.
STEP 2: Successfully audition for the Music program on your primary instrument/voice type.
You can complete these steps in either order, but both are required for full admission to the program. Based on your audition, you鈥檒l automatically be considered for additional music scholarships.
All Truman students wishing to participate in one of our ensembles are eligible to be considered for additional music scholarships, regardless of their major. Even if you don鈥檛 plan on majoring in music, we encourage you to schedule a scholarship audition today!
Auditions for 2026-27 may be scheduled in person or with a virtual live performance or a pre-recorded video.
You can schedule an audition for the following date OR request a weekday audition as part of a Truman visit:
Music Major and Scholarship auditions are held on a rolling deadline; some priority will be given toward earlier auditions.
Auditions for music ensembles are conducted separately, usually during the first week of classes in the fall (see below):
The following ensembles require an audition for participation:
Explore Music Ensembles
Percussion instrument auditions include snare drum, xylophone or marimba, or multiple percussion sets. In addition, other percussion instruments may be used during the same auditions including drum set, quads or quints. The candidate should demonstrate good stick action and hand to hand activity, good rhythmic accuracy, and musical intent.
For the audition you will:
For more information, please contact听Dr. Michael Bump听(mbump@truman.edu) or听Dr. Curran Prendergast听(cprend@truman.edu) or call the Music Department at听(660) 785-4417.
All pianists at Truman (music majors and non-music majors) can audition to be added to the freelance accompanying list. At this audition, students will:
Each February, 蓝莓视频 hosts its annual Piano Festival. Application deadline is January 15. Two scholarships are awarded on that day: one provides full tuition, room, and board; and the other provides $1000 per year. Each of these scholarships is renewable for eight semesters for students meeting the established criteria.
For more information, contact听Dr. Elizabeth Crecca (ecrecca@truman.edu)
String instrument auditions include violin, viola, cello and bass.
Orchestra scholarships are offered each year to qualified string players based on the audition, regardless of major or minor status. No sight reading or accompanist is required.
For more information, contact听Dr. Paul Grobey (pgrobey@truman.edu) or call the Music Department at听(660) 785-4417.
Singers with significant choral/vocal experience are encouraged to audition for a Choral Music Service Scholarship and/or Vocal Major Service Scholarship. You do not need to be a music major to receive a Choral Scholarship. 听For students interested in majoring in voice or vocal music education, this audition also serves as the audition for the music major.
In the audition, you will:
For more information, contact听Dr. Mark Jennings (mdj@truman.edu).
Wind and Brass instrument auditions include flute, oboe, clarinet, low clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, horn, euphonium, and tuba. The candidate should demonstrate good embouchure, good tone, and accuracy. No accompanist is necessary.
For more information, contact听Dr. Curran Prendergast听(cprend@truman.edu) or call the Music Department at听(660) 785-4417.