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If you've got talent, we want to hear from you!
Friday, January 15, 2010
 Millsaps is pleased to offer talent-based scholarships to students
interested in the fine arts and the performing arts. Scholarships
are awarded based on an audition and the student's application for
admission. Declaring a major or minor in a particular academic discipline
is not required for most of these awards.
Complete a scholarship application form to participate
in our Music, Theater or Art Scholarship Competition. Send the application
to Millsaps College Admissions two weeks prior to your audition
date. You will then receive a confirmation via mail or e-mail with
the audition time, directions and practice information.
- Music Audition Application
(PDF or Online Form)
- Theatre Audition Application
(PDF or Online Form)
- Art Portfolio Application
(PDF)
Audition Guidelines:
Vocal
Vocalists should prepare three songs of contrasting styles from
memory. Art songs are recommended. If possible, present at least
one song in a language other than English. An accompanist will be
provided. Please send sheet music to the department prior to audition.
Piano/Organ
Pianists/organists should prepare three pieces of contrasting
styles from memory. It is recommended to have at least Baroque and
20th century pieces represented. Please provide sheet music for
the faculty to follow during the audition.
Instrumentalists
Orchestral instrumentalists are recommended to have a movement
from a concerto, an etude, and another piece of their choice. An
accompanist will be provided upon request. These guidelines
are also applicable for guitar auditions. Contrasting pieces from
different periods are preferred.
Theatre
Actors should prepare two modern, two-minute monologues of contrasting
styles. Following the monologue presentations, actors will engage
in a brief interview and conversation with theatre faculty and students.
Students wishing to pursue design and technical theatre should submit a portfolio of theatre work or artwork, and be prepared to interview with theatre faculty. The portfolio should display the applicant’s range of talents and abilities as an artist or technician, and have a minimum of five plates or slides. Copies of stage management prompt books with brief resumes are acceptable in lieu of portfolio submissions.
Art Portfolio Requirements
Your portfolio should consist of eight to twelve original
works in any medium, showing a range of your abilities
and a sense of your development as an artist. If you
are unable to come to campus on Fine Arts Day, you may
either send your portfolio or a folder of slides, along
with this application, to Office of Admissions, Millsaps
College, 1701 N State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39210-0001.
Directions From I-55:
Take Woodrow Wilson Drive, Exit 98A, to second light. Turn left
on to North State Street. Millsaps College is on the right. For individual
visits, use the Whitworth Circle entrance at the Oakwood traffic light.
For visit programs, use the North Security Gate entrance at the Riverside
traffic light.
Complete map (PDF)
List of local hotels (PDF)
For more information about your visit, please contact
the Admissions office at 1-800-352-1050 or via email at admissions@millsaps.edu.
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