Music Special Opportunities

Kyle Murray ’15

Triple Major: Physics, Music, and Mathematics
Hometown: Saranac Lake, New York
Ph.D. student; University of Rochester

“I had overwhelming support from many different “advisors” in multiple academic departments. All were very invested in my education. Professor Kevin Schultz helped me take take eight graduate level physics and math courses with professors in each department before attending grad school. He also showed me what it is like to be a physicist in academia and most strongly developed my sense for asking questions in science. I was part of the Undergraduate Arecibo Legacy Fast ALFA Survey (ALFALFA) Team for four years with Professor Parker Troischt. We collaborated with astronomers and scientists at The Arecibo Observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. This is the largest radio astronomy survey to date. My involvement included four on-site visits, off-site observation, a Freedman Prize, a summer internship, and a poster presentation at a national astronomy conference.”

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Marissa Crisci Del Bene ’08

Major: Music
DSP, Shared Aid, Springbrook, Oneonta, New York
Wind Ensemble- clarinet and bass clarinet

“I first saw Hartwick in February of 2004. I came for my audition with my mom. I remember there was fresh snow on the ground and the sun was shining. All I could think about was how beautiful it was. I looked at my mom and said this is where I want to go! I loved being a student here. I love the fact that the class sizes were smaller and the professors were available and willing to help you. Even now, I find myself going to the music professors and asking them questions. They are more than happy to help me find the answer. I had so many good experiences and I feel like I grew more into the person I am today.”

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Auditions

Your on-campus experience includes:

An interview with a faculty member
Aural skills and written theory evaluation
Music department facilities tour
A performance evaluation with one of our Artists in Residence

Music Audition Application Form

Please send in the following materials prior to your audition:

A high-quality copy of your audition music if you require an accompanist – (Department of Music, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY 13820 OR Fax: 607.431.4813)
Instrumentalists and vocalists should choose at least three musical works from two different stylistic periods. Vocalists should prepare at least two works in a language other than English. (Please call if you have questions.)

Your day on campus:

Arrive one hour prior to your scheduled visit to allow time for warm-up, meeting with your accompanist, and to get comfortable.
Allow at least two hours for your visit.
Full campus tours are available upon request.
The Office of Admissions holds numerous days on campus and open houses. Be sure to check them out!

Please note that the Department of Music application process is separate from the Hartwick College general admissions application:

Scholarships and Incentives

Competitive scholarships are available for entering students majoring in music and music education who possess strong performance and musicianship skills. Need-based scholarships in the amount of $500 to $5,000 awarded in the first year are renewable during your tenure as a Hartwick music major. These scholarships are determined by the Financial Aid Office based on the Department of Music’s recommendation following your audition and interview. Scholarship applicants must also be successfully admitted to the College.

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