2017 Auditions & Application Instructions

2017 Audition Dates & Application Instructions

College forofall programs Music Audition Dates except accompanying January 28 | February 11 | February 25 Accompanying Auditions January 20 | February 17

Additional Music Theatre Auditions January 29 | February 12 | February 26

Additional Graduate Auditions January 27 (voice only) | February 10 (voice only) February 24 (piano and voice only)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Undergraduate Applicants

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Complete the FSU Application online at admissions.fsu.edu

Complete the College of Music Application at music.fsu.edu

Audition

Create your Self-Reported Student Academic Record (SSAR)

Upload a comprehensive list of solo repertoire studied

Submit official ACT or SAT scores

Nominate a recommender

Pay your application fee

Choose your audition date

While live auditions are strongly encouraged, recorded auditions are accepted for most programs Check the audition requirements for your instrument All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships

When to Apply Freshman Early Notification Deadline: October 19

Freshman & Transfer Priority Deadline: December 1

Final Deadline for Freshmen to apply to FSU: January 18

Best consideration for academic scholarships

Guarantee your choice of audition date

We will continue to schedule auditions as space allows

Non-binding decision issued in December Does not impact audition process Admission decisions will be released in mid-March after all auditions have been heard, and scholarship decisions will follow approximately two weeks later.

Graduate Applicants Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Complete the FSU Application at admissions.fsu.edu

Complete the College of Music Application at music.fsu.edu

Audition/Interview

Request official transcripts from all institutions attended

Upload supporting materials (Vary by program. May include: resume, statement of purpose, writing sample, video/audio recordings, scores, etc.)

Submit official test scores* Pay your application fee

List at least three recommenders Choose your audition date (if necessary)

Voice and Piano performance applicants must first submit a prescreening recording Many programs require an interview – please do not schedule travel until you have been invited to interview Some programs, such as Music Education, do not require an audition or interview

*GRE scores are only required of Musicology and Music Theory applicants. An English proficiency exam, such as TOEFL, is required of all applicants whose native language is not English.

When to Apply Prescreening Deadline for Voice, Piano, and Orchestral Conducting: December 1 Applications for these programs will not be accepted after this date

Priority Deadline for all programs: December 1 Guarantee your choice of audition date Priority consideration for Graduate Assistantship and Fellowship funding

Final Deadline Final deadlines vary by program, but are subject to early closure based on enrollment limitations and the number and quality of applications.

Visit the College of Music Admissions website for a complete list of program application deadlines.

Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Most decisions will be released by mid-March and Graduate Assistantship offersFinal will begin to bedeadline issued infor midto late March. application Master of Music Education Summer Program: March 1.

SCHOLARSHIPS & COST OF ATTENDANCE Financial Aid College of Music Undergraduate Music Scholarships Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate applicants who demonstrate superior musical ability. These annual scholarships range from $500 to $3,000 per academic year. Non-Florida residents may also qualify for a partial waiver of out-of-state tuition.

Out-of-State Tuition Reduction Scholarship FSU offers an out-of state tuition reduction scholarship, which typically reduces the cost of tuition to approximately 2/3 the standard rate. While open to all majors, this competitive scholarship is guaranteed for all out-of-state students admitted as Music majors.

Graduate Assistantships Graduate assistantships are available in most areas of study. Graduate assistants receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend that ranges from $5,500 to $11,000. Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 1st.

University Fellowships & Financial Aid for Minority Graduate Students Available to a limited number of students in all disciplines, these awards range from $5,000 to $30,000.

A complete listing of awards and requirements is available at www.gradstudies.fsu.edu. The application deadline is December 1st; please contact the College of Music Admissions office if you intend to apply.

Academic Common Market for Graduate Students Under the Academic Common Market agreement, graduate students in certain academic areas may be eligible for in-state tuition, based on the applicant’s state of residency. For detailed information, contact the Graduate Music Office or the Academic Common Market Coordinator for your home state.

Cost of Attendance Tuition/Fees

$ 5,656.00

$18,786.00*

Tuition/Fees

$ 9,640.00

$22,260.00

Room

$ 6,256.00

$ 6,256.00

Room

$ 8,026.00

$ 8,026.00

Board

$ 4,048.00

$ 4,048.00

Board

$ 4,048.00

$ 4,048.00

Books/Supplies

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,000.00

Books/Supplies

$ 1,000.00

$ 1,000.00

Transportation

$ 1,508.00

$ 2,976.00

Transportation

$ 1,508.00

$ 2,976.00

Personal

$ 3,256.00

$ 3,256.00

Personal

$ 4,184.00

$ 4,184.00

$ 21,724.00

$ 36,322.00

$ 28,406.00

$ 42,494.00

TOTAL

TOTAL