A Demonstrated commitment to major in Music and/or to significantly participate in the University's instrumental ensembles.
Students who do not select a major in Music, but significantly participate in the University’s instrumental ensembles, must additionally register for and successfully complete (with a grade of C or above) a commensurate level of Minor Applied music AND a Major Instrumental Performance ensemble for each corresponding semester of the award period.
Selection and First Year Eligibility Criteria
Admission to the University
Successful Audition
Either major in Instrumental Music or significantly participate in the University's instrumental ensembles.
Completion of FAFSA and report submission to Kentucky State University.
Renewal Criteria for Music Majors
At any juncture in the selected studies, should a student opt to change the major to anything other than music or fail to adhere to the Criteria for Renewal, the award will be immediately suspended or reduced to a comparable non-music major award based on the student's individually demonstrated abilities and musicianship within the Instrumental Music Program.
Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average in music courses, and a cumulative 2.50 cumulative GPA in non-music courses.
Successfully complete a minimum of fifteen semester credit hours each semester.
Fully abide by the University policy regarding class attendance as outlined in the Kentucky State University Catalogue.
Fully abide by the KSU Student Code of Conduct and expectations of the programs in Instrumental Music, including adherence to the expected standards of personal conduct and compliance with directives.
Fully participate in all rehearsals and performances.
Renewal Criteria for Non- Music Majors
Register for and successfully complete (with a grade of C or above) a commensurate level of Minor Applied music AND a Major Instrumental Performance ensemble for each corresponding semester of the awar.
Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average in music courses, and a cumulative 2.50 cumulative GPA in non-music courses.
Successfully complete a minimum of fifteen semester credit hours each semester.
Fully abide by the University policy regarding class attendance as outlined in the Kentucky State University Catalogue.
Fully abide by the KSU Student Code of Conduct and expectations of the programs in Instrumental Music, including adherence to the expected standards of personal conduct and compliance with directives.
Fully participate in all rehearsals and performances.
Selection Procedure and Notification
Pursuant to the formal audition and admission to the university, the selection of students to receive Instrumental Music Scholarships is made by the major ensemble directors in full consultation with the
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