English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Students:
All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a
Minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version),
Minimum 75 MELAB score,
Minimum 6.0 IELTS score,
Minimum 48 PTE score or
Minimum 100 DET score; or by completing the ESL level 112 Intensive Program.
All 12 major scales played up to the 9th and down.
Pick a piece to perform from the following:
Just Friends (G major)
Lady Bird
Stella By Starlight
All The Things You Are
Green Dolphin Street (Eb major)
Blue Bossa
Au Privave
There Will Never Be Another You
Sight Reading
If you have done a transcription, please bring in an example.
Jazz Minor:
All 12 major scales played up to the 9th and down.
Pick a blues piece to perform from this list:
Now’s The Time
Billie’s Bounce
Tenor Madness
Bessie’s Blues
Chi Chi
Sight Reading
VOCALISTS:
Be prepared to sing from the standard repertoire in swing, ballad and Latin styles. (Bring a CD of the accompaniment. Jamie Aebersold play-along CDs are recommended)
The purpose of the audition is to show your skill level and preferences.
Audition Dates and Procedures | Scholarships and Financial Aid
Music majors are eligible for scholarships and other forms of financial assistance from a variety of sources.
Several of these programs are administered directly by the School of Music, others are coordinated through Student Financial Aid. It is possible to receive combined assistance from more than one source.
SCHOOL OF MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded for outstanding musicianship upon recommendation of the audition committee at the time of acceptance to the School of Music. One audition applies to both acceptance and scholarship application.
Scholarships range in a variety of amounts per academic year and may be available for up to four years (eight semesters) provided students meet academic and performance expectations for renewal.
Most of these scholarships are awarded soon after our March audition date.
Questions about School of Music Scholarships?
Contact: H. Gerrey Noh, Undergraduate Studies Coordinator hnoh@kent.edu | 330-672-2397
KSU ORCHESTRA SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS
Service scholarships awarded by the society in support of the activities of Kent State University Orchestra.
Awarded to exceptional candidates by the Orchestra Director.
Amount of awards vary according to talent and need and may be renewable.
May be awarded in addition to other School of Music Scholarships.
Continuation of the scholarship is based upon artistic development and fulfillment of service responsibilities.
Marching Golden Flash Award
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
$1,000 divided into two $500 installments between the fall and spring semesters.
Recipients must participate in ALL required activities of the Marching Golden Flashes.
ELIGIBILITY
Incoming Kent State University first-year students.
Past returning members of the Marching Golden Flashes.
Performances are held in various venues on campus, with several opportunities to play at venues throughout Northeast Ohio.
Off-campus performances regularly take place at Nighttown and Blu Jazz, high school jazz festivals, The Tri-C and Lakeland Jazz Festivals, and Elmhurst College Jazz Festival.
In 2018 and 2020 the Jazz Orchestra and Nova Jazz Singers will travel to New York City to perform at Shapeshifter Lab, among other venues.
The Jazz Studies Program also regularly collaborates with the Kent State Stark Campus to produce recordings.
Now well-established, the popular Kent State Saxophone Day hosts 80+ saxophonists annually, with participants coming from Ohio and Pennsylvania. Including both jazz and classical areas, participants experience masterclasses with Kent State faculty and guest artists, rehearsals and performances throughout the day-long event.
Featuring two high school jazz ensembles, the Kent State High School Jazz Invitational is an annual all-day event that includes interactive rehearsals, masterclasses and an evening performance open to the public. High school students and Kent State Jazz Studies students also have opportunities to interact and collaborate throughout the day.
Curriculum: A Unique Conservatory-Style Approach
Unique to the region, the conservatory-style curriculum focuses on the fundamentals of jazz while working towards creating a personal voice for each student. It includes:
Classes include Jazz Improvisation 1 and 2
Jazz Composition and Arranging
Jazz History
Jazz Styles and Analysis
Fundamentals of Jazz Piano
Applied Jazz
Enriching Masterclass and Clinic Experiences
The Kent State University Jazz Studies Program offers also offers insight into the professional musician’s life through regular masterclasses with jazz giants currently on the scene today.
Past guests include:
Kenny Werner, pianist and composer
Carl Allen, drummer and educator
Aaron Goldberg, pianist
Donny McCaslin, saxophonist
The Dave Liebman Quintet
The Hal Galper Quartet featuring saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi
Nir Felder, guitarist
Glenn Zaleski, composer and keyboardist
Paul Tynan, trumpeter and composer
In addition to opportunities to learn from these renowned guest artists in masterclasses, students often have the opportunity to perform with them in intimate settings.
English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Students:
All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a
Minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version),
Minimum 75 MELAB score,
Minimum 6.0 IELTS score,
Minimum 48 PTE score or
Minimum 100 DET score; or by completing the ESL level 112 Intensive Program.
All 12 major scales played up to the 9th and down.
Pick a piece to perform from the following:
Just Friends (G major)
Lady Bird
Stella By Starlight
All The Things You Are
Green Dolphin Street (Eb major)
Blue Bossa
Au Privave
There Will Never Be Another You
Sight Reading
If you have done a transcription, please bring in an example.
Jazz Minor:
All 12 major scales played up to the 9th and down.
Pick a blues piece to perform from this list:
Now’s The Time
Billie’s Bounce
Tenor Madness
Bessie’s Blues
Chi Chi
Sight Reading
VOCALISTS:
Be prepared to sing from the standard repertoire in swing, ballad and Latin styles. (Bring a CD of the accompaniment. Jamie Aebersold play-along CDs are recommended)
The purpose of the audition is to show your skill level and preferences.
Music majors are eligible for scholarships and other forms of financial assistance from a variety of sources.
Several of these programs are administered directly by the School of Music, others are coordinated through Student Financial Aid. It is possible to receive combined assistance from more than one source.
SCHOOL OF MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded for outstanding musicianship upon recommendation of the audition committee at the time of acceptance to the School of Music. One audition applies to both acceptance and scholarship application.
Scholarships range in a variety of amounts per academic year and may be available for up to four years (eight semesters) provided students meet academic and performance expectations for renewal.
Most of these scholarships are awarded soon after our March audition date.
Questions about School of Music Scholarships?
Contact: H. Gerrey Noh, Undergraduate Studies Coordinator hnoh@kent.edu | 330-672-2397
KSU ORCHESTRA SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS
Service scholarships awarded by the society in support of the activities of Kent State University Orchestra.
Awarded to exceptional candidates by the Orchestra Director.
Amount of awards vary according to talent and need and may be renewable.
May be awarded in addition to other School of Music Scholarships.
Continuation of the scholarship is based upon artistic development and fulfillment of service responsibilities.
Marching Golden Flash Award
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
$1,000 divided into two $500 installments between the fall and spring semesters.
Recipients must participate in ALL required activities of the Marching Golden Flashes.
ELIGIBILITY
Incoming Kent State University first-year students.
Past returning members of the Marching Golden Flashes.