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VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
Sunday, May 31, 2015
2:00pm – 6:00pm
AUDITION INFORMATION
1. Currently enrolled CMD students who are studying Suzuki violin with a CMD violin
faculty member or who previously studied Suzuki violin with a CMD violin faculty
member may apply.
2. Students who are 18 years old or younger as of September 1, 2015 are eligible.
3. Students may audition in one of the following four categories:
 Primary: Suzuki Violin Book 1 (Allegretto to Gavotte) or equivalent level
 Junior: Suzuki Violin Book 2 or equivalent level
 Intermediate: Suzuki Violin Book 3 or equivalent level
 Senior: Suzuki Violin Books 4 and above or equivalent level
4. Students must perform two violin repertoire selections from their chosen level.
5. Repertoire must be performed by memory.
6. No repeats required unless indicated by first/second endings.
7. Auditioning with unapproved repertoire may disqualify a contestant.
8. Judges are selected by the DePaul Community Music Division faculty. All decisions are
final.
9. Judges are prohibited from judging their own students.
10. If in any category the judges determine there are no students who are sufficiently
qualified, no award will be given.
11. Violinists must perform with a piano accompanist if a piano accompaniment is called for
in the score. Students can either secure their own accompanist or, for a fee of $15, use
the CMD audition accompanist. A short rehearsal time will be included in the $15 fee.
12. Teachers of winners and honorable mentions will be notified of results on Sunday
evening.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
1. The violin auditions are merit-based and recognize musical achievement at all levels of
instruction.
2. Awards will be issued as tuition reductions during the 2015-2016 academic year, not as
direct cash awards.
3. All awards will be made at the discretion of the judges and must be used for individual
lesson instruction at the DePaul Community Music Division.
4. Awards:
Primary Level
First Place Scholarship – 15% tuition reduction
Second Place Scholarship – 10% tuition reduction
Junior Level
First Place Scholarship – 15% tuition reduction
Second Place Scholarship – 10% tuition reduction
Intermediate Level
First Place Scholarship – 20% tuition reduction
Second Place Scholarship – 15% tuition reduction
Senior Level
First Place Scholarship – 25% tuition reduction
Second Place Scholarship – 15% tuition reduction
Honorable Mentions with no tuition reduction may be awarded at each level.
5. Each student will receive Evaluation Sheets with written comments from the judges.
Evaluation Sheets will be sent to teachers who will then distribute them to each student.
Please fill out the Audition Registration Form and return to the CMD office by
Monday, May 18, 2015.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Please fill out completely and return to the CMD office by
Monday, May 18, 2015.
Student Name __________________________________________ Age _________ Grade ____________
Parent Name ____________________________________ Email __________________________________
Audition Level (please circle one):
Primary
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
(Book 1)
(Book 2)
(Book 3)
(Book 4 +)
Audition Piece #1: ___________________________________________ Composer ___________________
Audition Piece #2: ___________________________________________ Composer ___________________
Will you use the CMD audition accompanist? (Circle One)
Visa
MasterCard
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Yes, I have enclosed a $15.00 payment
(Checks made payable to DePaul University)
No, I will secure my own accompanist.
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Check #: __________
Card Number ____________________________________ Exp. ____________ Security Code __________
Full Name on Card _______________________________________________________________________
I have read and fully understand the Audition Guidelines.
Parent Signature ________________________________________________ Date ____________________
I approve this student’s entry in the Scholarship Audition on May 31, 2015.
Teacher Signature _______________________________________________ Date ____________________