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Director Amy Schwartz Moretti and Founder Robert McDuffie with Center Students
Apply today to audition for the Center for Strings. Accepted students receive a full-tuition University scholarship.
Take the first step toward an extraordinary college experience.
Auditions
Sunday, March 16, 2025
McDuffie Center Application Process and Requirements
Undergraduate applicants: Complete this Undergraduate Audition Application Form. (Note: You must first apply to Mercer University before you can apply to the Center.)
Artist Diploma applicants: Contact mcduffiecenter@mercer.edu for an application.
Required for All Applicants (Undergraduate and Artist Diploma):
Short essay describing your goals in studying music (approximately 500 words)
One letter of recommendation
Repertoire for the in-person audition
Two contrasting movements of solo Bach
A concerto movement
An etude/caprice of your choice (for bass choose three orchestral excerpts from the standard orchestral literature in place of an etude)
Pre-screening video with one piece of applicant's choice that best demonstrates the level of playing. YouTube or other online video preferred.
Deadline
Priority deadline for completed Application and Materials is December 1, 2024. Note this is a preferred deadline, and applications received after December 1 may still be reviewed.
Notification
Assignment of audition times will be determined by receipt of pre-screening video/materials.
Auditions will be in-person only.
Applicants who complete an audition will be notified of the Center’s acceptance decision by April 15, 2025. Students must also be accepted to Mercer University.