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Performing Arts Scholarship Application 2027

If you wish to be considered for a Performing Arts Scholarship at Centre College, please review the following information and complete the form below by the date of your chosen application plan deadline.

Early Decision I: November 1
Early Action: November 15
Early Decision II: January 15
Regular Decision: February 1

The Performing Arts Scholarship recognizes musicians, vocalists, actors, and/or theatre technicians who have experience in and a commitment to music and/or theatre. Majoring or minoring in Performing Arts is not required. International and domestic students are eligible for this opportunity.

Recipients receive an annual scholarship of up to $5,000. This scholarship may be combined with other general merit scholarships. All candidates will be notified of their status by mid-March.

Students may apply for a Performing Arts Scholarship in more than one artistic area by submitting multiple applications; however, students are only eligible for one scholarship in one concentration.

Successful candidates should demonstrate:
• Experience in and a commitment to music and/or theatre;
• The desire to participate in Centre's Music or Theatre Programs, including classes, productions, lessons, and/or concerts.

Recipients of the MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP who enroll at Centre College must:

Enroll in an appropriate ensemble each semester when not abroad

Your ensemble participation will be determined each semester in consultation with and with the approval of your music scholarship advisor, who must be a full-time faculty member.

Successfully pass music courses with a grade of at least a "C".
Enroll in applied lessons each semester when not abroad;
Enroll in MUS 116: Foundations and Worldviews of Music and one of the following: MUS 120: Materials and Structure of Music I, MUS 220: Materials and Structure of Music II, or MUS 232: Music History, Form, and Analysis during or before their junior year;

Recipients of the THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP who enroll at Centre College must:

Take THR 117: Acting 1
Take one of THR 150: Intro to Tech Theatre OR THR 160: Intro to Design
Take one of THR 133: Foundations of Drama & Theatre 1, THR 134: Foundations of Drama & Theatre 2, or THR 230: Theory & Criticism

Students should also plan on making a significant contribution to the life of the Theatre Program during each of their four years. There are a number of ways to accomplish this — enrolling in theatre classes, participating in productions, working in shops, and just being around to help us make theatre!

Applicants may choose to audition in-person or by submitting a video. In-person auditions will be scheduled by the Performing Arts Coordinator. For those choosing the video option, videos should be submitted by the date of your chosen application plan deadline.

For questions regarding the Performing Arts Scholarship requirements, please contact Performing Arts Coordinator Katie Murphy (katie.murphy@centre.edu).

Student's Information

Entry Term (when you plan to start at Centre College)

Fall 2027

Legal First Name*

Preferred Name

Last Name*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Mobile Phone

Student Email*

Birthdate*

If you would like, please share your pronouns (optional):

If your pronouns are not listed above, please share them in the box provided:

High School Name

Please indicate the area(s) in which you wish to compete for a Performing Arts Scholarship:

Theatre

Instrumental Music

Technical Theater

Vocal Music

If you would like to audition in person, please select the box below. For Early Decision I and Early Action applicants, auditions must be completed before December 15. For Early Decision II and Regular Decision applicants, auditions must be completed before February 15.

In-Person

Submit a PDF or YouTube Video

Have you sung in a choir?

Yes

Have you had voice teachers?

Yes

Please list the names and types of voice teachers.

Please indicate the type of musical audition:

Composition

Piano/Instrument

Voice

For instrumental music or vocal music, please specify instrument or part. (60 characters)

Audition and Submission Requirements

Composition/Songwriting Audition: Scores and/or recordings (preferably both) of two representative original pieces, preferably for different instruments, voice, or instrumental music/vocal combinations.

Instrumental Music Audition: Two pieces in contrasting styles from different musical periods. Maximum total time is 12 minutes. It is completely acceptable to perform without an accompanist.

Voice Audition: Two or three songs in contrasting styles from two different genres. Examples of genres include folk songs, art songs, music from worship, musical theater, country, pop, etc. Maximum total time is 12 minutes. It is completely acceptable to perform without an accompanist.

Video Submission Guidelines:

Applicants should record each required piece in one continuous take.
The applicant’s entire body and accompanist (if utilized) should be in the frame. The video should be recorded from the audience's perspective. That is, your video should be recorded as if you are giving a performance and the camera is an audience member.
All videos should be uploaded to YouTube as an unpublished or unlisted video (make sure the video is NOT password protected). The exact link should be shared directly on the form below. Your video title should include: your first and last name, the title of the piece, and the composer.
For YouTube audition submissions, please test the link before you submit it to ensure that it works. Please DO NOT password protect your video. Do not send any video files directly in your email to the Admission Office. Do not use Dropbox or similar platforms, as it is difficult to share viewing permissions with all of the faculty and staff that will need to view your application.

Acting Audition: Prepare two contrasting pieces (about two minutes each) – one classical (Shakespeare, for example) and one contemporary.

Production/Technical Theatre Submission: Prepare a portfolio (hard-copy photos or digital images of examples of your work on productions: scenery, costumes, lighting, properties, stage management, etc.)
*For production/technical theatre applicants, please upload your production pictures and a copy of your resume detailing your production involvements through the form below as a PDF.

All applicants: Please be prepared to discuss your experiences, your creative process, and where you would like your liberal arts education to take you.

Video Submission Guidelines:

Applicants should record each monologue in one continuous take.
The video should be recorded from the audience's perspective. That is, your video should be recorded as if you are giving a performance and the camera is an audience member.
All videos should be uploaded to YouTube as an unpublished or unlisted video (make sure the video is NOT password protected). The exact link should be shared directly on the form below. Your video title should include: your first and last name, and the title and author of the play from which your monologue is chosen.
For YouTube audition submissions, please test the link before you submit it to ensure that it works. Please DO NOT password protect your video. Do not send any video files directly in your email to the Admission Office. Do not use Dropbox or similar platforms, as it is difficult to share viewing permissions with all of the faculty and staff that will need to view your submission.

For production/technical theatre applicants, please upload your production pictures and a copy of your resume detailing your production involvements through the form below as a PDF.

How would you like to submit your audition materials? (Note: Applicants can submit both a PDF and a YouTube link, if applicable. If you are submitting two YouTube links, please put each link on a separate line.)

Submit a PDF

Submit YouTube video link(s)

If you choose to audition in-person, you will be contacted by the Performing Arts Coordinator, Katie Murphy, to schedule your audition time and receive additional details about the audition day.

Please upload a PDF below:

Please submit the link to your video footage in the space provided. YouTube is the preferred format.

Please submit the link to your video footage in the space provided. YouTube is the preferred format.

If you have any issues uploading your works, please contact the Centre College Admission Office at admission@centre.edu or +1.859.238.5350.

If you submit a video, you may still arrange an in-person meeting with our performing arts faculty. Contact Centre's Performing Arts department (katie.murphy@centre.edu) with these requests.

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