Candidates for the Heisler Scholarship are required to audition in person.
The audition day for the Heisler Scholarship includes the instrumental/vocal audition
itself and an interview with faculty members. All applicants and their parents are
invited to take tours of the SUNY Plattsburgh campus on the day that they are visiting
for the music audition.
Requirements
Students will be assigned a private audition time that will last approximately 10–12
minutes. Upon request, a faculty accompanist will be provided free of charge. Applicants
should provide scores that are legible and clearly marked, preferably two weeks prior
to the audition.
Repertoire Guidelines
In general, works performed for Area All-State auditions are appropriate for the audition.
Applicants must perform all works from memory, unless it is traditional to perform
with music on your instrument.
Prepare two pieces of contrasting nature and style. If you are a singer, one of your
two songs should be in English, and the other preferably in Italian, German or French.
If you are an instrumentalist and are performing a major one-movement work, be prepared
to perform contrasting sections.
The audition selections may be accompanied or unaccompanied. Scales or vocalization
will be requested at the discretion of the music faculty.
Audition Forms
Please be sure to have all your paperwork to the Music Department Office by the deadline
date stated for each audition.
Audition Form
Application Form — Required
Teacher Reference Form