The Bailey program was established by a generous gift from the estate of S. Eugene Bailey, who was a member of Carleton's Music faculty from 1946-1975. This program is for all students who intend to major in music, play an orchestral instrument (strings, woodwinds and brass), and plan to participate in one or more of the following Carleton ensembles: Orchestra, Symphonic Band, or Jazz Ensemble. The program will cover the College grant portion of a student's financial aid package. In addition, students will receive private lessons on their primary instrument free of charge for every term of eligibility, and will be eligible to apply for financial support for a summer of music study at a national or international music institute of their choice.

Applications can be renewed annually as long as criteria for eligibility are met. These criteria include: the student is a declared music major or intends to major in music at Carleton; the student enrolls and successfully completes private lessons on the major orchestral instrument; the student enrolls and successfully completes one of the above instrumental ensembles.

Current students may apply for this program by completing an application form which is available in the Music Hall Lobby. Prospective students must be accepted to Carleton College, fill out an application form, and schedule an audition and interview with the instrumental faculty of the College during New Student Week. For admission materials, contact the Admissions Office at 507-222-4190. For an application, contact the Department of Music at 507-222-4347 or send an e-mail message with your name, address and instrument to music@carleton.edu.

Applications for the S. Eugene Bailey program are located in the Music Hall Lobby.