<p>Hi,
I noticed that "out of state tuition reduction" was listed under music department scholarships. Does anyone know how much it is possible to reduce tuition?</p>
<p>Also, it would be helpful if anyone who has received a reduction could give me some idea of his/her music credentials.</p>
<p>Would being an all-state band member be competitive for this award?</p>
<p>Does the music department prefer one kind of music talent over others (say voice over instrument? or jazz studies over classical?)</p>
<p>Who makes the decision of how many tuition reduction awards can be given and who decides how much money goes to each award? </p>
<p>The out-of-state tuition is reduced to the in-state tuition rate. This kind of award is given only to students who plan to major in music and generally goes to the most talented and accomplished applicants. There’s no preference for voice or an instrument, jazz or classical. The University allocates a certain number of these awards, and the Music Department Scholarship Committee, in consultation with the faculty who have listened to the auditions, determines which students are awarded.</p>
<p>Skie,
Thanks so much for your quick reply and good insights. Do you happen to know if the music department smiles or frowns on double majors? Also, any guess as to what “a certain number” of these awards might be. For instance, some music programs accept very few applicants, but they will give scholarships to any student accepted to the program. Others accept anyone who signs up as a music major, but they are highly selective with scholarships. Do you know UNC’s approach? Also if you have any insight into the kind of music credentials it takes to get the oos tuition waiver, that could be very helpful. All state? Governor’s Honors? Local symphony? National youth symphony? Interlochen or Tanglewood? OR JUST A GREAT AUDITION FOR AN INSTRUMENT THEY NEED? How impressive are most of the kids who get this deal?</p>
<p>I hope I’m not imposing with too many questions. Any thoughts you have would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>I don’t know how many of these awards are given out - it probably varies from year to year - but they are very competitive. It doesn’t take any specific credentials to get one, you just have to be one of the very best auditioners of your instrument or voice part. I’d say the best are at a level that would be accepted at a conservatory.</p>
<p>The audition is extremely important. A lot of people in the UNC music department made all-state band and so forth. For scholarships, you have to stand out. As for the double major, I think they are understanding about this as long as you are willing to put in your time for music.</p>
<p>Skie,
I am a private college advisor and work with a lot of performing artist kids (instruments, voice, dance, and musical theater.) For those who don’t qualify for financial aid, but still need money to go out of state, UNC Chapel Hill may be a great option. </p>
<p>Figuring out what schools will do financially is the most difficult part of my job.</p>
<p>Hi, my daughter sent in a cd for her audition. We haven’t heard anything yet re scholarships. Has anyone else heard anything yet? She absolutely loves this school. Thanks.</p>