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Fine Arts Days

If You Have Talent, We Want to Hear From You!

 

2012-2013 Audition Days:

October 19, 2012 (Music & Art)
November 30, 2012 (Music & Art)
January 21, 2013 (Music Only)
February 8, 2013 (Art & Theatre)
February 15, 2013 (Music only)
March 1, 2013 (Music, Art & Theatre)

Complete a Fine Arts Day application. (PDF)

 

Fine Arts Days are for students interested in our talent-based scholarships in art, art history, music, and theatre. Scholarships are awarded based on a portfolio review, audition, and/or interview. Scholarships can be awarded up to $20,000. To be considered for these scholarships students must apply to the college by the Regular Decision deadline of February 1.

Return your application for Fine Arts Scholarships to the Millsaps College Office of Admissions by February 1. We will send your confirmation via email with your audition or interview time, directions, and practice/warm up information.

 

 

Art

Fine Art at Millsaps College

Portfolio Requirements: Your portfolio should consist of eight to fifteen original works in any medium, showing a range of your abilities and a sense of your development as an artist. We are especially interested in seeing evidence of your ability to draw from observation. We are happy to look at sketchbooks, and you are not required to mat your artwork. Also include a one-page essay about a work of art that you included in your portfolio, using the following guidelines:

1) Briefly describe the work (including subject, medium, dimensions, and context of its making: e.g., was it a class assignment or your own idea, and if representational, was it done from life or from a photograph?).
2) What most pleases you about this work (in terms of the style, use of medium, and/or content)?
3) What challenges did you face in making this work?

Art History Requirements: Your application should consist of the following writing samples:

1) one humanities paper written during high school,
2) one paragraph on why you are interested in art history, and
3) a 1-2 page essay discussing an art work. For this essay in which you describe and critique an artwork of your choosing, please do not do any on-line or book research. We are interested in your ability to analyze the formal elements of the image as well as what you consider its larger meaning. Send a copy of the art work or a link to an on-line image along with your essay. Our interview on the Fine Arts Day will consist of a conversation with you about these materials.

Find out more about art at Millsaps.

 

 

Music

Music at Millsaps College

  • Vocalists should prepare three (3) songs of contrasting styles from memory. Art songs are recommended. If possible, present at least one song in a language other than English. An accompanist will be provided. Please send sheet music prior to audition.
  • Pianists/organists should prepare three (3) pieces of contrasting styles from memory. It is recommended to have at least one Baroque and one 20th century piece represented.
  • Orchestral instrumentalists including guitarists are recommended to have a movement from a concerto, an etude, and another piece of their choice. Contrasting pieces from different periods are preferred. An accompanist will be provided upon request.

Find out more about music at Millsaps.

 

 

Theatre

Theatre at Millsaps College

Performance Focus Requirements: All students interested in performance must audition and submit an artist statement, as follows:

  • Submit a one-page typed essay defining your goals and purpose as a theatre artist 
  • Prepare two contrasting contemporary monologues (no longer than two minutes each) and commit both of them fully to memory. The character should be age appropriate.
  • Participate in a short interview following audition

Find out more about theatre at Millsaps.

 

 

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