The following is a list of steps which will ensure that you have completed all the procedures for a successful application process to Missouri State University and the Department of Music.
Application Process
1. Refer to the website of the Office of Admissions: www.missouristate.edu/admissions
2. If you have not already done so, complete and return an application for admission to the University by writing or calling the Admission Office at the address/number listed below.
Admissions Office
Missouri State University
901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5517
(800) 492-7900
3. Request that your high school transcript be sent to the Admissions Office.
Financial Awards
1. Refer to the website of the Office of Financial Aid: www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid
2. Contact the Office of Financial Aid if any questions:
Office of Financial Aid
Missouri State University
901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5262
3. Review the Department of Music scholarship information.
Please note: Departmental scholarships/talent awards/grants denoted by an * on the scholarship list are determined by the faculty members and/or directors of the given area. Others require a special audition with the Music Faculty Scholarship Committee. The special audition is held in the spring of each year and its application forms are distributed to current students shortly before spring break. You may also receive the application material by request to:
Department of Music
Missouri State University
901 S. National
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5649
Music@MissouriState.edu
Audition
4. Incoming students who wish to be Music Majors (or Music Minors) should attend one of the scheduled departmental audition dates, which are announced in the fall of each academic year. At that time you will have an opportunity to do all of the following: audition with the faculty of your interest area(s), audition with the ensemble director(s) of your interest area(s), take a Theory Placement Exam, take a Campus Tour arranged with the Admissions Office, and observe a Concert Chorale rehearsal, if you are a vocalist.
The audition with the area faculty is for acceptance as a Music Major, placement into an applied studio, and consideration for any area scholarships that might be available. The audition with the ensemble director(s) is for acceptance into one or more ensembles and consideration for talent awards and/or band grants. To request more information, contact Kathy Daniels, at (417) 836-5649 or KathyDaniels@missouristate.edu.
5. Non-Music Majors/Minors who wish to be a part of large ensemble (band, choir, orchestra, etc.) and/or apply for a scholarship related to their area(s) of interest, should contact the appropriate director(s) listed below and set up a time for audition:
Band
(woodwinds, brass, percussion)
Mr. Jerry Hoover
(417) 836-5454
Bands@missouristate.edu
Choir
(voice)
Dr. Guy Webb
(417) 836-5182
GuyWebb@missouristate.edu
Keyboard
(piano, organ, carillon)
Dr. Peter Collins
(417) 836-5548
PeterCollins@missouristate.edu
Orchestra
(strings)
Dr. Robert Quebbeman
(417) 836-5729
RobertQuebbeman@missouristate.edu