Step 1: Ask one person to send us a completed Recommendation Form.
This person can be a band or choir director, private lesson teacher, music minister, or any other person who can speak authoritatively about your music skills. The person completing the Recommendation Form should mail or fax the form directly to ACC (not return it to you). Additional recommendations are welcome.
Step 2: Complete the Music Scholarship Application Form.
Please print clearly . If you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can fill in the text blocks on your computer by clicking each blank, entering the text, then printing the completed form. Specify the ensemble for which you are auditioning. If you do not have a secondary instrument, leave the spot blank.
If you are uncertain of your college major, enter “undecided” in the blank. Supply the name(s) of the person(s) you have requested to complete a Recommendation Form. If they do not have a title (“Choir Director,” etc.), briefly explain why you have selected them.
IMPORTANT: Once the form is completed, you may either mail or personally deliver it to the ACC Music Department. Please do not fax it. We prefer to have your Application Form before an audition time is scheduled.
Step 3: Schedule an audition time.
Call or e-mail the appropriate coordinator for your area of interest:
Voice, Piano, Choirs – Kevin Moody, kmoody@alvincollege.edu 281.756.3587
Instrumental, Guitar, Concert Bands – David Griffith, dgriffith@alvincollege.edu 281.756.3588
Times may be reserved beginning 3 weeks prior to the audition date. When you call, be prepared to tell us a.) your name, b.) which ensemble you are auditioning for – band or choir, c.) what your instrument or voice part is, and d.) your contact info (phone, e-mail). If you wish, you may request an audition time via e-mail - just be certain to include the above information.
Step 4: Arrive at ACC prior to your audition time.
Arrive at the Performing Arts Center at least fifteen minutes before your scheduled audition time. There will be a table in the lobby for you to sign in and ask any questions you may have. Practice rooms will be available so you can warm-up. You will be escorted into the audition room when the faculty are ready to hear you.
Step 5: Expect a letter from the Scholarship Committee.
All applicants will receive a letter notifying them of their audition results. This usually takes about three weeks to arrive at your home. If it has been more than three weeks and you haven't received a letter, please contact the Music Department.
Step 6: Return the Music Scholarship Offer Reply Form.
If you are offered a music scholarship, please return the Reply Form by the specified deadline. If you miss the deadline, you run a risk of losing the award. If you need additional time to consider the offer, please contact the appropriate area coordinator prior to the deadline. If you accept the offer and then change your mind about attending ACC or accepting the award, it is important for you to let us know as soon as possible so that the award may be offered to another qualified applicant.
