2025/2026 Performing Arts Scholarship Application- Music

2024/2025 Performing Arts Scholarship Application - Music

Application Deadline: March 3, 2025
Auditions/Interviews: March 10 and 11, 2025

Please read the following instructions carefully. You must submit all required documents by the March 3, deadline in order to be considered for a scholarship.

You must have submitted to Southern Union an Application for General Admission along with your official ID and meet all admission requirements. You may apply for admission and scholarships online at www.suscc.edu.
You must complete the performing arts scholarship application with the following attachments:
1. Scholarship Recommendation Form
2. Copy of high school transcripts (an unofficial copy will be accepted)
You may audition for a scholarship in more than one area of performing arts, but you may accept only one scholarship. You must complete an audition request form for each area of performing arts for which you wish to apply. Request forms are available for Music, Dance, Theatre, and Technical Support.
You must contact the director(s) – preferably by email – to schedule an audition/interview:

The Scholarship Application form and all attachments, the Application for General Admission, and Audition Request form(s) must be submitted by March 3.

Performing Arts Scholarship Checklist:

Application for General Admission
Official ID
Performing Arts Scholarship Application
Recommendation Form
Audition Request Form(s)
Copy of high school transcript (unofficial copy will be accepted with scholarship application; OFFICIAL high school transcript must be submitted once graduation has been posted on transcript)

1. Performing Arts Scholarship Application

I am applying for a Performing Arts Scholarship in: (Mark all that apply. You may apply for a scholarship in more than one area. However, you may accept only one scholarship.)*

MusicDanceTechnical Support

Name:*

First NameLast Name

SU Student ID Number:*

Example, A01234567

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Date of Birth:*

Date

Email Address:*

Example, jsmith01@mail.suscc.edu

Phone Number:*

Please enter a valid phone number

High School:*

Graduation Date:*

Date

Use this option to upload your high school transcript:*

Use this option to upload an official ID:*

It will be the responsibility of the student to download and print the verification document below to give to the Counselor or Principal to complete. Once completed you will need to upload the document using the option below.

Use this option to upload the completed Counselor/Principal Verification Form:*

It will be the responsibility of the student to download and print the recommendation document below to give to the Counselor, Principal, or Instructor to complete. Once completed you will need to upload the document using the option below.

Use this option to upload the completed Recommendation Form:*

2. Music Audition Form

Dear Music Scholarship Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in Southern Union State Community College’s Music Program. Our auditions will be held on Monday and Tuesday, March 10 and March 11, in the Choral Studio on the second floor of the Renaissance Center on our Wadley Campus. Each prospective scholarship recipient must complete a vocal audition and a personal interview with me and any assisting college representatives. Auditions and interviews will be closed to everyone else. One of our financial aid representatives will be available to talk with you and/or your parents/guardians on the dates of the auditions, and campus tours are available upon request.

Below are guidelines for your audition:

Please come prepared to sing one song (memorized).
Choose a song which best displays your vocal abilities.
You may use recorded accompaniment. (A cappella performances are NOT recommended.)

After your performance, we will discuss your interest in our music program, and I will answer any questions you may have. We are looking for talented, hard-working, enthusiastic young people who want to participate in Show Choir. Good attitudes and pleasant personalities are just as important as your musical skill.

At Southern Union, we have state-of-the-art technology, a supportive administration, a beautiful campus, and qualified faculty. The Music Department of Southern Union has a rich history of accomplishments. The Southern Union Show Choir performs before standing-room-only audiences each year for their Christmas Concert and the Spring Show. After several acclaimed performances at Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Southern Union Show Choir has earned an open invitation to perform, and the group usually performs in New York City every other year barring any unforeseen circumstances. In addition, our music students are highly sought after by the four-year institutions with strong music departments.

Please read the instructions on the Scholarship Application carefully. You must submit all required documents by the March 3 deadline in order to be considered for a scholarship. Please note that in addition to submitting all required documents, you must contact me, preferably by email, to schedule a time for your appointment. If you encounter an emergency and cannot come to campus on March 10 or 11, we will discuss alternate dates and formats for you.

We look forward to meeting you and hearing you sing.

Sincerely,

William W. Rayfield III, Ed.D.
Director of Music
trayfield@suscc.edu
256-395-2211, extension 5191

Music Awards/Honors/Activities:

What is your voice classification:*

Have you taken private lessons?*

YesNo

If yes, years studied:

Teachers:

Did you participate in a music group at your school?*

YesNo

If yes, describe your activities:

If you should receive a music scholarship to SUSCC, would you:*

CommuteLive in the Dorm

I certify that all information I have provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:*

Date Signed:*

Date

It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System and Southern Union State Community College that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Southern Union State Community College ADA Coordinator at (334) 745-6437, extension 5488.