Scholarships
The Liberty University Department of Music and Humanities is charged with preparing students for a life of professional Christian service in the artistic community. It is often necessary to provide financial assistance to exceptionally talented students wishing to avail themselves of musical training in the unique Christian environment Liberty University provides. Therefore, the Liberty University Department of Music and Humanities awards merit-based music scholarships to qualified keyboardists, instrumentalists, and singers.
General Qualifications
Entering Students
- Enrollment as a full-time student, and a music major by statement of intent.
- Significant performance experience in standard artistic repertoire.
- Two recommendations from music professionals.
- Previous GPA of 3.0.
Audition
On-site auditions are conducted to evaluate the performance capabilities of applicants. These auditions are usually scheduled during College-for-a-Weekend activities. Applicants should be prepared to perform a variety of selections from the standard artistic repertoire. In lieu of an on-site audition, applicants may submit audio or videotapes for consideration.
The application process for scholarships must be completed and all materials received no later than February 1; applications received after that date cannot be considered.
Scholarship Renewal
- Students who have previously received a vocal or keyboard area scholarship are reviewed annually to assess their continuing merit of assistance based on their performance. Among the assessment measures of performance merit are:
- Maintenance of an overall GPA of 3.0.
- Maintenance of at least a B in Music Theory (as applicable).
- Active participation in music department ensembles.
- Continuous enrollment in private instruction courses within the applied performance area.
- Continuous pursuit of a music major.
- Fulfillment of the public performance requirements.
- Continuing demonstration of excellence in musical performance.
Awards
Performance area coordinators in consultation with the chairperson will assign scholarships are based on merit and availability. For specific information about scholarship consideration, please contact the area coordinators.
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Sean Beavers |
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David Erhman |
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Linda Granger |
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Stephen Kerr |
