We are honored that you have applied to Concordia University Wisconsin for the Fall of 2025! Since you have shown an interest in music, either as a program of study or as a co-curricular pursuit, you may apply to audition for a Music Scholarship.
CUW Music Scholarship Auditions 2025
Auditions will be used for consideration toward the various music scholarships available from CUW. Our talent awards range from $2,000-$3,500 per year, per medium. Students may perform up to two auditions, with the maximum combined award of $7,000 per year. A major or minor in music is not required in order to apply for a Music Scholarship. All award recipients must participate in a music ensemble and take private lessons on the awarded performing medium while enrolled at CUW. If you are not interested in applying for a Music Scholarship but would like to participate in one of our music ensembles, you may audition in the fall.
In addition, CUW may designate a scholarship for alumni of Lutheran Summer Music. In order to be considered, you must have been a participant of LSM prior to auditioning at CUW. Please indicate on the application if you have participated in LSM.
Application Process
First, please review the complete Music Scholarship Audition Requirements.
To apply for a Music Scholarship Audition, you must meet the following criteria:
- CUW acceptance for Fall 2025
- A minimum 2.75 cumulative high school grade point average
- Interest in participating in music ensembles for the duration of your scholarship (up to 4 years)
- Choose no more than two (2) performing mediums for audition (instrumental, vocal, handbells, piano, or organ)
- Submit an online Music Scholarship Application
- Submit via email to Johanna Anderson your Musical Background Information outlined in the Music Scholarship Audition Requirements
- Submit two current Letters of Recommendation (via mail or email to Johanna Anderson)
Application Due Date
Friday, January 10, 2025
Audition Dates
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Official Awards
CUW’s Music Scholarship awards are not official until a Music Department Award contract is signed by the recipient and received by the Music Office by the award deadline. Until receipt of your contract, any Music Scholarship Award listed on your financial aid letter may be subject to change. All music scholarships are subject to an annual review by the Music Department.
Prospective Music Majors & Minors
Auditioning students who are planning to be a music major or minor will be asked to complete a brief keyboard proficiency test with the music faculty. This test does not require any prior preparation.
Contact Information
Again, we are honored that you are considering Concordia University Wisconsin. We look forward to welcoming you as a candidate for Music Scholarships!
Mrs. Johanna Anderson
Associate Director of Instrumental Music
Music Department Recruiter
(262) 243-4265
johanna.anderson@cuw.edu
Mailing Address:
Mrs. Johanna Anderson
Concordia University Wisconsin
12800 N Lake Shore Drive
Mequon, WI 53097