Arts Scholarship Auditions
Your arts audition is an opportunity to meet with faculty members in your areas of interest, show off your talent as an artist, and learn about how you can be involved in the arts as part of your Batten University experience. These auditions allow you to hit the ground running when you arrive at Batten.
Your audition will also allow you to be considered for arts-specific scholarships at Batten University.
Auditions can be completed during regular Marlins Days, virtually, or in-person by appointment. Fill out the form below, tell us about your interests, and whether you prefer an in-person or virtual audition. A faculty member will connect with you to schedule.
Music
Music Major
You will need to perform two contrasting pieces that represent your skill and experience with your instrument. If you are a vocalist, you are encouraged to have one of those pieces in a foreign language. Your audition as a Music Major will also include your audition for Choral or Instrumental Ensembles.
Choirs
You will need to sing a traditional folk song or hymn of your choosing, a capella. Options such as Amazing Grace or My Country 'Tis of Thee work well. You will also be asked to sing some basic warm-ups and aural skills exercises.
Instrumental Ensembles
You will be asked to perform a piece on your instrument that demonstrates the style and genre you are most interested in performing. The piece should be between 2–4 minutes in length and should not need accompaniment.
Theatre
This is your chance to show off. You will perform two contrasting pieces that represent your artistry, preparation, and performance skills. The total performance time should be approximately 5 minutes. These pieces should be memorized to the best of your ability and could be from a play, musical, or contest. If you sing or dance, you may perform a musical theatre selection for one of the pieces (accompaniment required for singing). This will also give us a chance to discuss your performance and the program.
If you have experience in technical theatre or entertainment design technology (lighting, scenic, props, sound, projections, or filmmaking) you will be asked to show examples of your work.
Digital Music or Technical Theatre & Production
You will be asked to submit a portfolio with 3–6 samples of your best work. Include sample recordings, photographs, and sketches as appropriate, along with a brief description of each sample that gives useful context and your intent with the work. You will then be invited to have an interview with a faculty member about your experience and goals at Batten University.
Visual Art
You will be asked to submit a portfolio of 6–10 works of art that represent you best. Works should be original and highlight any representational skills you possess. They can include a variety of media or be concentrated in a single medium. Submit your portfolio as 6–10 individual image slides in a Google Slide presentation. Each slide must be labeled with the artist's name, artwork title, media, and size.
Art faculty will conduct interviews with students who have submitted portfolios. In this interview you will have the opportunity to discuss your artworks, goals, and ask questions about the visual arts program at Batten University.