Scholarships & Gifts

Scholarships at Delaware

Students who audition to be accepted as music majors are considered for music scholarship awards during their auditions. Music talent scholarships up to $10,000 for majors are available. These awards are competitive and are awarded by recommendation after all auditions have been heard. Regardless of audition results the final decision regarding admissions is made by the University of Delaware Admissions Office. All music majors who receive Department of Music talent-based scholarships may be required to participate in more than one ensemble.

In addition, students who participate in the Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band are eligible for a scholarship. Visit the Marching Band website at: http://bluehenband.net/join for information about the required Band Camp, or contact Heidi Sarver, marching band director, at 302-831-4951.

To recieve additional information, please take a moment to fill out the interest reply form indicating your interest in the University of Delaware Department of Music.

For information about other scholarships and financial aid awarded through the University, contact the admissions office.

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For more than 60 years the Department of Music has been dedicated to the musical growth of its students and the cultural enrichment of the academic and regional communities. The department offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Music and Music Management, as well as Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Education, Theory/Composition and Performance. A Master of Music is available in Performance, Conducting, Composition or Music Education, while a music minor is offered in applied music, musical studies, jazz studies, music management and church music. All UD students may audition for the performing organizations, including the marching band, wind and jazz ensembles, orchestras, choral groups, the early music ensemble, steel band, opera and chamber music ensembles. In addition, more than 1,000 students enroll in music appreciation courses each year, and more than 500 students earn academic credit by taking part in the department’s music ensembles and performance programs. During the academic year the department presents over 250 concerts featuring students, distinguished faculty members and special guest artists. Your support helps our students and our programs. If you wish, please designate the area most meaningful to you (Music Scholarships, Ensemble actvities: Choral, Collegium, Jazz, Marching Band, New Music, Opera, Orchestra, Pep Band, Percussion, Wind Ensemble or the General Music Department Fund). Click here to make a gift.