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Music Scholarships Auditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Admission to McNeese as a music major or minor is a three-step process. First, complete and submit your application to McNeese State University. Second complete our scholarship\/service award application. Lastly, schedule and perform an audition. While auditions are to be completed in-person and on campus, please email Dr. Lonny Benoit<\/a> (lbenoit@mcneese.edu) if in need of special accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Theatre Scholarships Auditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Similar to auditioning for the music program, admission to the theatre program begins with an application to McNeese State University, followed by a scholarship\/service award application. Following completion of both these steps, contact Professor Joshua Stenvick<\/a> (jstenvick@mcneese.edu) for the next step!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Continue below for step by step assistance with the application process.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Admission to McNeese as a music major\/minor is a three step process:<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Step 1: Apply to McNeese State University<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We’re so excited you’re taking your first step toward earning your college degree! You can find all the information you need, and start your application process by visiting McNeese admissions. Applying to the university also makes you eligible for Academic Scholarships! (Apply before December 1st for priority scholarship consideration).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apply to McNeese State University!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Step 2: Complete our Scholarship\/Service Award Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In order to become eligible for departmental scholarships, please take 5 minutes to complete our online Scholarship\/Service Award Application. Please complete this step prior to scheduling an audition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3: Schedule and Perform an Entrance Audition<\/strong><\/strong> (MUSIC PROGRAM ONLY)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Woodwind and Brass<\/strong> Audition Procedures \/Materials<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Percussion and Drumline<\/strong> Audition Procedures\/Materials<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Piano<\/strong> Audition Procedures \/Materials<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
String<\/strong> Audition Procedures\/Materials<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Voice<\/strong> Audition Procedures \/Materials<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Click the button below to register for one of our three in-person audition days:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alternatively, contact the appropriate faculty member to schedule an audition or to answer any instrument specific questions you may have regarding audition materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n