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Fine Arts Scholarship Application
Cornell College offers
fine arts awards
in music, art, theatre, or dance. Interested students do not need to major or minor in a fine arts discipline to qualify.
Please contact Evelyn Rush at
erush@cornellcollege.edu
or 319-895-5240 for questions or more information.
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Student Email*
Mailing Address*
Mailing Address*
Country
Street
City
Region
Postal Code
When do you plan to enroll at college?*
2022 Fall
2022 Spring
How will you be enrolling as a student?*
First Year
Transfer
First Year International
Transfer International
Current School Name*
CEEB
Fine Arts area of interest*
(select all that apply)
Art
Music
Dance
Theatre
Studio Art/Art History
Please indicate your academic interest in Studio Art/Art History.*
Major in Studio Art/Art History
Minor in Studio Art/Art History
Co-curricular participation
Provide a brief statement about your interest in Studio Art/Art History.*
List the Studio Art/Art History classes you have taken.*
Which well-known artists have been especially inspirational for you?*
Music
Please indicate your academic interest in Music.*
Major in Music
Minor in Music
Co-curricular participation
Provide a brief statement about your interest in Music.*
Area for which you would like to audition:*
Area for which you would like to audition:*
Fine Arts Music Audition Instrumental
Fine Arts Music Audition Voice
Instrument 1*
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Contrabass (Classical)
Contrabass (Jazz)
Euphonium/Baritone
Flute
Guitar (Classical)
Harp
Horn
Oboe
Percussion (Jazz Drum Set)
Percussion (Marimba)
Percussion (Snare)
Percussion (Timpani)
Percussion (Other)
Piano (Classical)
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Instrument 2
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Contrabass (Classical)
Contrabass (Jazz)
Euphonium/Baritone
Flute
Guitar (Classical)
Harp
Horn
Oboe
Percussion (Jazz Drum Set)
Percussion (Marimba)
Percussion (Snare)
Percussion (Timpani)
Percussion (Other)
Piano (Classical)
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Instrument 3
Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Clarinet (Bass)
Contrabass (Classical)
Contrabass (Jazz)
Euphonium/Baritone
Flute
Guitar (Classical)
Guitar (Jazz)
Harp
Horn
Oboe
Percussion (Jazz Drum Set)
Percussion (Marimba)
Percussion (Snare)
Percussion (Timpani)
Percussion (Other)
Piano (Classical)
Piano (Jazz)
Piccolo
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
How many years of private lessons have you had in your audition instrument or in voice?*
List the ensembles in which you currently participate.*
What music performance honors or awards have you received?
List the music selections (including the composer) you are considering for your audition.*
Title and Composer I *
Title and Composer II *
Theatre
Please indicate your academic interest in Theatre.*
Major in Theatre
Minor in Theatre
Co-curricular participation
I am auditioning for the BFA Program
Provide a brief statement about your interest in Theatre.*
List the area(s) of Theatre you are considering for your audition.*
List the area(s) of Theatre you are considering for your audition.*
Acting
BFA Program
Directing
Playwriting and/or Dramaturgy
Production: Design, Technology, Stage Management
Other
Other area of audition
List 3 Theatre Experiences
(Include role, position, production, producing organization, and director)
Theatre Experience I*
Theatre Experience II*
Theatre Experience III*
Please indicate how you would like to conduct your interview.*
On-campus Interview
Virtual Interview
Dance
Please indicate your academic interest in Dance.*
Minor in Dance
Co-curricular participation
List the studios or troupes in which you currently participate.*
Provide a brief statement about your interest in Dance.*
Submission of the Fine Arts Audition and Portfolio Link/URL
Art:
All art portfolios are required to be uploaded digitally. Accepted formats include: Website, Google Drive (or other cloud-based storage) link, or Slideshow (PowerPoint or Google Slides). All portfolios should include a ‘key’ with Title/Description, size, and medium of the piece. Digital art should include the program used to create the work. Please submit any documents in .doc or .pdf format. If you have difficulty submitting your materials, please contact Evelyn Rush, erush@cornellcollege.edu
Music:
Students who wish to submit a pre-recorded audition should supply a link to their audition below. If you have difficulty submitting your materials, please contact Evelyn Rush, erush@cornellcollege.edu
Theatre and Dance:
Students who wish to submit a pre-recorded audition should supply a link to their audition below. In addition to the audition, a headshot, resume, and recommendation letter are all required for Theatre and Dance Award applicants. Please upload your materials to a Google Drive or other cloud storage and link the folder below.
Please contact Evelyn Rush, erush@cornellcollege.edu for scheduling on campus auditions.
How will you be submitting/completing your fine arts portfolio, audition, or interview?*
How will you be submitting/completing your fine arts portfolio, audition, or interview?*
Link/URL upload
On-Campus Audition
Virtual Audition
PLEASE NOTE: Virtual Auditions for Acting are not available, please select an on-campus audition or submit a pre-recorded audition of your monologues for theatre.
Please provide a link to your online portfolio or audition.
Please provide a link to your online portfolio or audition.
Please provide a link to your online portfolio or audition.
Acknowledgement of the Fine Arts Requirements*
Art requirements:
Submit an art portfolio of 5-15 high quality photos in JPEG format. Include the title, medium, and dimensions of each piece of art. The portfolio must be submitted as a link in this application or as email attachments to
erush@cornellcollege.edu
.
Art requirements:
Submit an art portfolio of 5-15 high quality photos in JPEG format. Include the title, medium, and dimensions of each piece of art. The portfolio must be submitted as a link in this application or as email attachments to
erush@cornellcollege.edu
.
I acknowledge my Art requirements
Music requirements:
Complete a music audition by submitting a recorded audition link in this application or by scheduling a live audition on campus. Please contact Evelyn Rush at
erush@cornellcollege.edu
to schedule an audition.
Music requirements:
Complete a music audition by submitting a recorded audition link in this application or by scheduling a live audition on campus. Please contact Evelyn Rush at
erush@cornellcollege.edu
to schedule an audition.
I acknowledge my Music requirements
BFA in Musical Theatre requirements:
Audition live, either via Zoom or on-campus. One theatre, music, and dance faculty member will be present at BFA Auditions. BFA Auditions will also include a sight reading and scales component as well as an informal interview.
Prepare and present two contrasting Broadway Musical selections (16 - 32 bars), totaling a 3 minute package with piano accompaniment.
Piano accompaniment can be live or recorded for virtual auditions. An accompanist will be available for on-campus auditions provided enou
gh notice is given.
Prepare and present one, 1 minute Contemporary Monologue (written 1980 - present day).
This must be from a published play, not a monologue book
.
A copy of your headshot and resume.
Please bring physical copies for an on-campus audition.
Dance Component: A minimum 2 minute movement solo, showcasing a variety of dance styles as shows your skill sets.
As part of an on-campus audition or Fine Arts Day, a student may substitute this portion by attending one dance class on campus. For virtual auditions, this movement submission can be pre-recorded and sent as a link.
For On-Campus Auditions:
If you require an accompanist for your audition, please provide copies of your accompaniment and notification of need to Evelyn Rush, erush@cornellcollege.edu at least two weeks prior to your scheduled audition date. If you are unable to provide copies, please contact Evelyn to make arrangements.
Please contact Evelyn Rush at
erush@ornellcollege.edu
to submit materials and/or schedule an audition/interview.
BFA in Musical Theatre requirements:
Audition live, either via Zoom or on-campus. One theatre, music, and dance faculty member will be present at BFA Auditions. BFA Auditions will also include a sight reading and scales component as well as an informal interview.
Prepare and present two contrasting Broadway Musical selections (16 - 32 bars), totaling a 3 minute package with piano accompaniment.
Piano accompaniment can be live or recorded for virtual auditions. An accompanist will be available for on-campus auditions provided enou
gh notice is given.
Prepare and present one, 1 minute Contemporary Monologue (written 1980 - present day).
This must be from a published play, not a monologue book
.
A copy of your headshot and resume.
Please bring physical copies for an on-campus audition.
Dance Component: A minimum 2 minute movement solo, showcasing a variety of dance styles as shows your skill sets.
As part of an on-campus audition or Fine Arts Day, a student may substitute this portion by attending one dance class on campus. For virtual auditions, this movement submission can be pre-recorded and sent as a link.
For On-Campus Auditions:
If you require an accompanist for your audition, please provide copies of your accompaniment and notification of need to Evelyn Rush, erush@cornellcollege.edu at least two weeks prior to your scheduled audition date. If you are unable to provide copies, please contact Evelyn to make arrangements.
Please contact Evelyn Rush at
erush@ornellcollege.edu
to submit materials and/or schedule an audition/interview.
I acknowledge my BFA requirements
Theatre requirements:
Submit a theatre resume, a headshot (8x10, full color), and a letter of recommendation from a theatre teacher or director. Schedule a phone or video conference interview.
Acting - Perform two contrasting monologues, each less than 90 seconds, as a recorded audition or by scheduling a live audition on campus or via video conference.
Directing - Submit a portfolio of any pre-production materials generated as part of a director's notebook and corresponding images of your production(s).
Playwriting and/or Dramaturgy - Submit a sample of your playwriting.
Production: Design, Technology, Stage Management - Submit a portfolio displaying photos of your work and/or corresponding paperwork.
Please contact Evelyn Rush at
erush@cornellcollege.edu
to submit materials and/or schedule an audition/interview.
Theatre requirements:
Submit a theatre resume, a headshot (8x10, full color), and a letter of recommendation from a theatre teacher or director. Schedule a phone or video conference interview.
Acting - Perform two contrasting monologues, each less than 90 seconds, as a recorded audition or by scheduling a live audition on campus or via video conference.
Directing - Submit a portfolio of any pre-production materials generated as part of a director's notebook and corresponding images of your production(s).
Playwriting and/or Dramaturgy - Submit a sample of your playwriting.
Production: Design, Technology, Stage Management - Submit a portfolio displaying photos of your work and/or corresponding paperwork.
Please contact Evelyn Rush at
erush@cornellcollege.edu
to submit materials and/or schedule an audition/interview.
I acknowledge my Theatre requirements
Dance requirements:
Submit a dance resume, a headshot (8x10, full color), and a letter of recommendation from a theatre teacher or director. Present a solo performance of 2-3 minutes by submitting a recorded audition link in this application or by scheduling a live audition on campus.
Please contact Evelyn Rush at
erush@cornellcollege.edu
to submit materials and/or schedule an audition.
Dance requirements:
Submit a dance resume, a headshot (8x10, full color), and a letter of recommendation from a theatre teacher or director. Present a solo performance of 2-3 minutes by submitting a recorded audition link in this application or by scheduling a live audition on campus.
Please contact Evelyn Rush at
erush@cornellcollege.edu
to submit materials and/or schedule an audition.
I acknowledge my Dance requirements
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