The Department of Music has several rigorous degree programs that prepare students for professional careers in the field of music. Each year we offer scholarships of various types, including the Distinguished Artist Award in Music. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of auditions, which we strongly encourage to be done in-person. There will be three in-person scholarship audition dates for students enrolling in Fall 2024. Students do not need to audition to be a part of the music program at Hope College, but only those who audition will be considered for a scholarship. Students do not need to major or minor in music, but they do need to continue with applied lessons (for credit) on the instrument on which they auditioned and were awarded a scholarship, and be in an ensemble (which can be for credit or zero credit). Please contact Kathy Waterstone, Office Manager, Music Department, for additional information.