AUDITION process

 

What is the audition process?

  • Interested students should schedule an audition by contacting

      Mr. Joe Berry, Director of Recruiting & Special Projects, at 806-291-1074 or
      berryj@wbu.edu.

  • Information concerning audition repertoire available at the following:

                  Keyboard
                  Percussion
                  Strings
                  Voice
                  Wind and Brass

  • Music prepared for public school state Solo and Ensemble competition or All-State contest is appropriate.

Where and when are the auditions conducted?
It is preferred that new and transfer students audition on campus on the dates scheduled. In some rare instances, a video tape or DVD may be submitted. 
2009-2010 Scheduled Audition Dates

  • Saturday, November 7, 2009 - GOLD RUSH
  • Saturday, January 16, 2010
  • Saturday, February 27, 2010
  • Saturday, March 27, 2010 - BIG WEEKEND
  • Individual audition date may be scheduled if recruit can not make any of the above dates.

Special Information for those applying to major or minor in music:  All students desiring acceptance and admission into the Department of Music degree program as a major or a minor must meet the following requirements:

  • Successful admission into Wayland Baptist University.
  • Completion of an audition revealing the possession of sufficient skills in one’s musical performance medium to be successful in university music study.
  • Students may receive Probationary Acceptance.  In this case, all requirements must be successfully completed no later than the end of the second semester of study in order to earn Full Acceptance into the music program as a major or minor. 

How do I apply for a music scholarship?

Scholarship Assistance Available:

  • MUSIC
    • Institutional and Endowed
    • All State
    • Music Major
    • Music Minor
    • Participation
  • BGCT - The Baptist General Convention of Texas offers a $50.00 per semester hour tuition waiver to eligible students preparing for church-related vocations. Contact Wayland's School of Religion and Philosophy at (806) 291-1160 for more information or go to BGCT Ministerial Financial Assistance Scholarship Application
  • ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS - For students interested in applying for additional academic scholarships, please contact the  Wayland Admissions Office at (806) 291-3500


NOTE: All awards are given for one year (two long semesters) on the basis of eligibility. All scholarships are awarded through an audition process.

Who is eligible for music awards?

  • New students (freshmen and transfer) who have been officially admitted to Wayland Baptist University, admitted to music study, and awarded a scholarship through the official audition process.
  • Returning music students in good academic standing.
  • Participants in major ensembles who have been awarded a scholarship through the official audition process.

For more information contact:

Mr. Joe M. Berry  
Director of Recruiting & Special Projects
Schools of Music and Fine Arts
1900 W. 7th St., CMB #481
Plainview, Texas 79072
Phone: (806) 291-1074
Fax (806) 291-1967
E-mail: berryj@wbu.edu