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MEISTERSINGER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Meistersinger Music Scholarships recognize and encourage talented student musicians who also thrive on Wartburg’s academic challenges. These scholarships are renewable for four years. Awards range up to $5,000 per year and are open to music majors and non-music majors. All-State musicians are guaranteed a $2,500 minimum scholarship. A select few students of exceptional musical ability will be considered for endowed music scholarships up to $10,000 per year, replacing all other music scholarships.

Meistersinger Scholarship Auditions

Audition dates: 2025 graduates should contact Admissions for audition information.
2025-26 dates coming soon.

Auditions are open to instrumental, vocal, and keyboard (piano and organ).

Audition Information

  • Students should prepare two contrasting pieces.
  • Students may audition in a maximum of two applied areas.
  • Vocal: Memorization is highly recommended. An accompanist will be provided for you or you can bring your own. Recommended repertoire: TWO contrasting selections from solo Classical vocal literature.
  • Instrumental: An accompanist is not required. For music, two pieces are acceptable if they are relatively short, or one long piece with contrasting sections is sufficient.
  • Keyboard: Memorization is not required but music should consist of two contrasting pieces. Sight reading is part of the audition but not playing scales.
  • Percussion: Prepare a mallet solo (2 or 4-mallets) and a battery percussion solo (snare drum, timpani, drum set, or multiple percussion).

Students who live more than 350 miles from campus may submit a pre-recorded audition if so desired.

Eligibility & Selection Process for All Auditions

  • Students must apply and be accepted for admission to Wartburg College prior to the audition.
  • Scholarship selection is based on musical performance and ability as demonstrated at the audition.
  • Scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year and transfer students.
  • Scholarships are open to music and non-music majors.
  • All applications for audition must be received one week prior to the selected audition date.
  • Maintaining a music scholarship requires participation in an approved ensemble. Scholarships awarded at $2500 or above also require enrollment in music lessons both fall and winter terms. A student must receive at least a B- grade for their lesson in order to remain eligible for the following term.
  • For scholarships at an amount less than $2500, students will be awarded a Music Ensemble Scholarship.
  • Cannot be used for study abroad.