Music Scholarships

Instrumental and choral scholarships are available for students who are:

• Enrolled in a full-time (12+ credit) music degree program;
• Enrolled in a part-time music degree program; or
• Not enrolled in a music degree program but who wish to participate in any of Seminole State's performing ensembles.

All scholarships are awarded on the basis of:

• Student audition; and
• Departmental need.

We are looking for potential, as well as product. To audition, students must prepare and present two contrasting musical pieces on your primary instrument; an accompanist will be provided by request only. Our auditions are held in a low-pressure, supportive atmosphere.

Dr. Burt H. Perinchief Scholarship in Choral Music

Dr. Burt H. Perinchief was Seminole State's Director of Choral Activities for 31 years. When he retired, the Seminole State Foundation established a scholarship in his name to honor his support of music education and Seminole State.

To qualify for this scholarship, students must:

• Be a graduate of a high school in Seminole County, Florida;
• Be a resident of Seminole County, Florida;
• Have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher;
• Be currently enrolled full time in the Choral Music A.A. Degree Program or have been accepted for the next term as a full-time student in the program;
• Have actively participated in a high school choral music program for at least two years;
• Complete a standard choral audition as defined by the Performing Arts Department; and
• Provide a letter of recommendation from your high school choral instructor, indicating your level of ability.

For more information on this scholarship, e-mail Paul Luby or call him at 407.708.2354.

Performance Choral

The amount awarded for this scholarship varies, and it may only be used for books, tuition and/or fees. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Be currently enrolled at Seminole State as a full- or part-time student;
• Have a desire to participate in any of Seminole State's performing music ensembles; and
• Must make an audition appointment and be prepared to present two contrasting vocal musical pieces (accompanist provided by request only)

For more information on this scholarship, e-mail Dianna Campbell, Choral Conductor, or call her at 407.708.2354.

Performance Instrumental

The amount awarded for this scholarship varies, and it may only be used for books, tuition and/or fees. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Be currently enrolled at Seminole State as a full- or part-time student;
• Have a desire to participate in any of Seminole State's performing music ensembles; and
• Make an audition appointment and be prepared to present two contrasting musical pieces on your primary instrument (accompanist provided by request only)

For more information on this scholarship, e-mail Maurice Terrell, Music Conductor, or call him at 407.708.2077.

Pre-Music A.A. (Choral)

The amount awarded for this scholarship varies, and it may only be used for books, tuition and/or fees. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Have an overall GPA of at least 2.5, as well as at least a 3.0 GPA in music;
• Be currently enrolled at Seminole State as a full- or part-time student;
• Have a desire to participate in any of Seminole State's performing music ensembles; and
• Make an audition appointment and be prepared to present two contrasting vocal musical pieces (accompanist provided by request only).

For more information on this scholarship, e-mail Dianna Campbell, Choral Conductor, or call her at 407.708.2354.

Pre-Music A.A. Major (Instrumental)

The amount awarded for this scholarship varies, and it may only be used for books, tuition and/or fees. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Have an overall GPA of at least 2.5, as well as at least a 3.0 GPA in music;
• Be currently enrolled at Seminole State as a full- or part-time student;
• Have a desire to participate in any of Seminole State's performing music ensembles; and
• Make an audition appointment and be prepared to present two contrasting musical pieces on your primary instrument (accompanist provided by request only).

For more information on this scholarship, e-mail Maurice Terrell, Music Conductor, or call him at 407.708.2077.

Did you know?

Seminole State's music facilities include practice rooms, a MIDI lab, and a professional-level concert hall.