FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC Make Great Music
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Greetings from the Florida State University College of Music!
The College of Music at Florida State University is one of the largest and most comprehensive music schools in the world. Because of our size, we are able to offer a wide array of distinctive majors and programs, outstanding ensemble experiences, and over 500 concerts and recitals each year featuring students, faculty, and guest artists. At the same time, our focus is on our students, who become consummate music professionals as performers, educators, scholars, composers, conductors, music therapists, entrepreneurs, commercial musicians, and arts administrators. Together, our faculty and students seek new knowledge and a deeper understanding of music through innovative research, music performance, and creative activity, all of which contribute to the culture, vibrancy, and diversity of the university and our community.
UNDERGRADUATE Programs >
Bachelor of Arts in Music Areas of Emphasis include: Commercial Music | Jazz | Music/Liberal Arts | Sacred Music
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Bachelor of Music Education Specializations include: Choral | Instrumental | General Music
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Bachelor of Music in Composition
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Bachelor of Music in Music Theory
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Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
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Bachelor of Music in Performance Specializations include: Brass | Guitar | Harp | Jazz | Music Theatre | Orchestral Strings | Organ | Percussion | Piano | Voice | Woodwinds
With more than forty active ensembles, students in the College of Music are afforded a broad range of performance opportunities.
Studying Music with an Outside Field College of Music students may combine their study of music with a dual degree or double major in another field. Students work closely with advisors to create a longterm plan and usually apply to the second major in their second year. College of Music students have recently pursued dual studies with areas including: ANTHROPOLOGY | BUSINESS | BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | COMPUTER SCIENCE | CREATIVE WRITING | CRIMINOLOGY | LANGUAGES | HISTORY | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | INTERNATIONAL
AFFAIRS | MATHEMATICS | MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS | PHILOSOPHY | PHYSICS | POLITICAL SCIENCE | PRE-MED/ PRE-LAW | PSYCHOLOGY | SOCIOLOGY | STUDIO ART | THEATRE
Some students even choose to study two majors within the College of Music, such as Music Education and Music Performance. This may require additional application materials or another audition.
GRADUATE Programs >
Master of Arts in Arts Administration
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Master of Arts in Music
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Master of Music in Performance Specializations include: Accompanying | Brass | Choral Conducting | Guitar | Harp | Jazz | Orchestral Conducting | Orchestral Strings | Organ | Percussion | Piano | Piano Pedagogy | Voice | Wind Band Conducting | Woodwinds
Areas of Emphasis include: Music/Liberal Arts | Piano Technology >
Master of Music Education
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Master of Music in Composition
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Doctor of Music in Composition
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Master of Music in Music Theory
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Doctor of Music in Performance Specializations include:
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Master of Music in Music Therapy
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Master of Music in Musicology Specializations include: Ethnomusicology | Historical Musicology
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Master of Music in Opera Production Specializations include: Opera Coaching | Opera Directing
Accompanying | Brass | Guitar | Harp | Orchestral Strings | Organ | Percussion | Piano | Voice | Woodwinds >
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Specializations include: Ethnomusicology | Historical Musicology | Music Theory
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Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education Concentrations available in areas such as: Choral Conducting | Choral Music Education | General Music | Instrumental Music Education | Music Therapy | Orchestral Conducting | Piano Pedagogy | String Education | Teacher Education | Wind Band Conducting
Graduate students in the College of Music have the option to supplement their degree with one of several Specialized Studies Programs. These programs allow a student to develop additional knowledge in a cognate area. Options include: ARTS |
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ur faculty are leaders in all disciplines of music, including performance, music education, music therapy, music theory,
composition, arts administration, commercial music, musicology, and ethnomusicology. They have been awarded
Kari Adams is Assistant Professor
Pulitzer Prizes, Grammy Awards,
of Choral Music Education at Florida State University and conductor of the FSU Women’s Glee Club. Prior to her appointment at FSU, Adams completed her PhD in Music Education at the University of North Texas. She is a passionate educator, conductor, clinician, and researcher. Her research interests include incremental theories of intelligence and teacher identity development. Her work has been published in Music Educators Journal, Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, International Journal of Research in Choral Singing, and Journal of Research in Music Education.
Guggenheim and Fulbright Fellowships, and other major research grants and lifetime achievement citations in their disciplines. Many have performed at major concert venues in the United States and around the world. All are enthusiastic educators whose success can be measured by the thousands of College of Music graduates who are building rewarding and meaningful careers in the field of music and beyond.
Associate Dean for Outreach and Engagement Dr. Gregory Jones holds degrees from Florida State University, the University of North Texas, and the Eastman School of Music. In addition to his extensive orchestral, chamber, and solo performance experience as trumpet soloist and conductor, his previous professional appointments include Director of the Purdue University Fort Wayne School of Music and Professor of Music at Truman State University in Missouri. Recipient of a Senior Fulbright Grant, Dr. Jones has served as an Artistin-Residence in Greece and has been a member of the Fulbright Selection Panel in Washington, D.C.
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Assistant Professor of Arts Administration Karen Munnelly is an arts administrator and educator who has held positions with the Aspen Music Festival & School, the National Repertory Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra. Her research focuses on arts portfolio careers and career preparation. Dr. Munnelly received a PhD in Arts Administration, Education & Policy from The Ohio State University, a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from the University of South Florida.
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Assistant Professor of Voice Eric Rieger, tenor, has enjoyed success performing opera throughout Europe. His career has led him to the opera companies of ZĂźrich, Luzern, Basel, Trier, and Regensburg, among many others. In addition to his performance career, Dr. Rieger is in demand as a voice teacher, opera director, and lyric diction coach. Most recently Coordinator of Vocal Studies and Director of Opera at Western Washington University, he previously taught at Westminster Choir College, Texas Tech University, and Nazareth College. Dr. Rieger is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Assistant Professor of Music Education and Assistant Director of Athletic Bands Chandler L. Wilson holds the Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Florida A & M University, the Master of Arts in Wind Conducting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and the PhD in Music Education from FSU. Most recently, Wilson taught at Eastern Michigan University, with prior high school teaching experience in Broward County, Florida. His numerous compositions for band are published by Barnhouse and BRS Music.
Guest Artists
The College of Music regularly hosts world-renowned artists from all areas of music – from musicology and education to entrepreneurship and performance – to conduct workshops, lectures, and performances with and for our students.
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he rich cultural life within the College is enhanced by guest artist residencies and recitals,
special events, and festivals, many of which are sponsored through the Housewright Eminent Scholar Chair in Music. A history of partnership with Opening Nights, the University’s performing arts series, has further enhanced opportunities for College of Music students to interact with accomplished scholars and artists from around the world. Recent guests have included: LOUIS ANDRIESSEN | DAVID LANG | JAMES MARKEY |
PAUL LEWIS | YMUSIC | AXIOM BRASS | SERGEI BABAYAN
Recent College of Music guest artists
| BADKE QUARTET | BUGALLO-WILLIAMS PIANO DUO |
have included world renowned flutist
WILLIAM CAPLIN | BARTHOLD KUIJKEN | DAVID RUSSELL |
Sir James Galway (facing page),
THOMAS CHRISTENSEN | GEORGE CLINTON | JOHN COVACH
contemporary American classical
| RENÉE FLEMING | MATT HAIMOVITZ | DAVID HICKMAN
composer Libby Larsen (above),
| MARILYN HORNE | ALEX KLEIN | ZHOU LONG | KIMBERLY
and master trumpeter, composer, and
MARSHALL | PATTI LUPONE | NEW ZEALAND QUARTET
educator, Allen Vizzutti (left).
| WILLIAM PORTER | JANET SCHMALFELDT | PIERRE VALLET
PERFORMANCE Opportunities
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he College’s numerous ensembles allow students a broad range of performing opportunities. Because of the excellent reputations and the quality of the ensembles and their faculty conductors, students frequently have the opportunity to travel to regional, national, and international venues and to tour at home and abroad.
Bands > Chamber Winds > Campus Band > Concert Band > Marching Chiefs > Seminole Sound > Seminole Swing Machine > Symphonic Band > Wind Ensemble > Wind Orchestra
Choirs > Chamber Choir > Choral Union > Gospel Choir > Men’s Glee > Opera Chorus > University Singers > University Chorale > Vocal Jazz > Women’s Glee
Early Music > Baroque Ensemble > Baroque Flute > Early Vocal Ensemble > Renaissance Instrumental Ensemble Jazz > Three Large Ensembles > Eight Jazz Combos
Music Theatre
Studio Ensembles
Opera
World Music > Andean Ensemble > Balinese Gamelan > Brazilian Ensemble > Contemporary African Ensemble > Intercultural Ensemble > Middle Eastern Ensemble > Old Time Ensemble > Steel Pan Ensemble
Orchestras > Campus Orchestra > Chamber Orchestra > Electronic Chamber Orchestra > Opera Orchestra > University Philharmonia > University Symphony Orchestra
The Marching Chiefs unite students from
STUDENT  LIFE
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s a student in the College of Music, you will build friendships and professional networks that will last a lifetime. You can also enjoy all the educational and recreational opportunities this major research university has to offer. Imagine cheering on one of our nationally ranked athletic teams, taking in a theatre
or dance performance, participating in student government, all in addition to performing in some of the hundreds of concerts and recitals we present each year.
A Home Away from Home – The Music Living-Learning Community at Cawthon Hall The Music Living-Learning Community offers a special experience for first and second-year music majors and minors. Housed in beautiful Cawthon Hall, it is a centrally located, suite-style residence hall just steps away from the College of Music and the main campus library. Some features of the MLLC include: individual practice rooms, an ensemble practice room, music theory and history classrooms, and a computer/keyboard lab. Residents take some of their core music classes in the MLLC, enjoy weekly colloquia with guest artists and College of Music faculty, and have an opportunity to travel to London for spring break. Through the MLLC, students enjoy a small-college experience while being part of one of the largest and most comprehensive colleges of music in the world.
all areas of study at FSU.
Get Involved! FSU boasts more than 650 registered student clubs and organizations, many of which focus on music or have special appeal to our College of
Leadership Organizations
Greek Organizations
Interest-based Groups
> Board of Advisors (BOAs)
> Kappa Kappa Psi -
> Alpha Mu Alpha - Music Therapy Club
> Congress of Graduate Students (COGS) > Dean’s Student Advisory Council > Student Government Association (SGA)
Professional Organizations > American Choral Directors Association
Honorary Band Fraternity
> Mu Phi Epsilon -
Coeducational Music Fraternity
> Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia - Music Fraternity > Sigma Alpha Iota -
Music Fraternity for Women
> Tau Beta Sigma - Honorary Band Sorority
> Classical Guitar Society > Florida State Winter Guard > Flute Association > Trumpet Guild of FSU > Horn Studio of FSU > Music Theory Society
> American String Teachers Association
Music students. These
> Music Teachers National Association
A Capella Groups
include:
> National Association for Music Education
> AcaBelles - All female a capella
> Pi Kappa Lambda - National Music
> Acaphiliacs - Coeducational a capella
Honor Society
> Choral Association
> All-Night Yahtzee -
Coeducational a capella
> Reverb - All male a capella > Vox - Coeducational a capella
> Society for Musicology > Society of Composers > Student Opera Society
(Left) The College of Music’s Board of Advisors (BOAs) support incoming and current students and assist faculty and administration on audition days. BOAs also act as guides for new music majors during orientation and mentor continuing students.
All Night Yahtzee, one of several auditioned a capella groups on campus, performing at the International Championship for Collegiate A Cappella.
STUDENT/ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS
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A sample Senior
Moira Conley came
to Florida State University knowing she wanted to earn a degree in music. She didn’t know, however, that she would
lumni of the College of Music continue to thrive after graduation in many different kinds of careers. Whether as teachers, university professors, conductors, music therapists, arts
leave FSU four years later with a commission as a Second Lieutenant for the United States Air Force in addition to her dual degree in Environment
administrators, audio engineers and technicians,
& Society and Music. During
freelance musicians, or performers on Broadway, opera
her time at FSU, Conley has
companies, and military bands, they find diverse and
been able to explore freely her
rewarding ways to contribute to their communities.
interests across various areas
Many alumni go on to complete graduate degrees here
of campus and the community.
or at other outstanding music programs throughout the
She served as a peer advisor for
country.
the College of Music, completed an internship with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra as a music librarian, and served as a group leader for the Gulf Winds Track Club.
Moira Conley (’20 BA Music/BS Environment and Society, magna cum laude)
of recent student and alumni achievement: Chance Israel, 2nd year DM Piano Performance student, competed last year in the Osaka International Music Competition. Having placed first in the regional in Atlanta, Chance went on to receive 2nd place at the final round in Japan. Performing Stravinsky’s Petrushka, Chance joined about 53 other contestants in his category. He says, “I owe this achievement to FSU and especially to my professor, Dr. Stijn De Cock, for having improved me tremendously.”
Rubi Flores (BM ‘19 in Piano Performance) was named one of ten outstanding graduate students and recent alumni who spent the 2019-2020 academic year as a part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Flores was selected for the binational business program in Mexico City, which places grantees in different business environments while taking graduate business classes at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México. After graduate school, Flores plans to work in international development with a focus in Latin America. FSU Alumna
Nicole Caluori
was recently appointed drum
Christopher James Ray (MM ’13, Opera Coaching) was recently appointed as Season Resident Conductor and Principal Coach for Opera San José. Ray will conduct two performances of four opera productions each season. Before this appointment, Ray spent the past two seasons on the music staff
Christopher Ray (MM in Opera
of the Bayreuth Festival where
Production, Opera Coaching ‘13), Season
he worked on several opera
Resident Conductor and Principal Coach for
productions.
Opera San José
major of the West Point Band. Caluori becomes the first female drum major for West Point. After studying at FSU with Dr. William Capps, Caluori completed her masters at Southern Methodist University in Dallas before auditioning for and joining the West Point Band.
Fulbright recipient Rubi Flores (’19 BM Piano Performance/BS Social Science, summa cum laude)
APPLYING TO THE COLLEGE OF MUSIC UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS: APPLY ONLINE Choose one: FSU Application, The Common Application, or Coalition application
DEADLINES
December 1: Priority application deadline, priority consideration for academic scholarships and financial aid (FAFSA) February 1: Final application deadline for College of Music applicants
COLLEGE OF MUSIC SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS
AUDITION All music majors and music minor applicants are required to audition
Submitted via the FSU Application Status Page
COST OF ATTENDANCE - ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENSES Undergraduate Students
Florida Residents
Non-Florida Residents
Tuition/Fees1
$ 6,516
$ 21,683
Housing
$ 6,680
$ 6,680
$ 4,396
$ 4,396
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 18,592
$ 33,759
2
Meal Plan
2
Books/Supplies TOTAL3
Tuition and Fees based on 15 credit hours/semester at the 2019/2020 rate. 2 Housing and Meal Plan costs vary by option. Rates shown based on the most popular selections. 3 Total does not include the cost of health insurance. Students who do not show proof of existing comparable coverage must enroll in the schoolsponsored plan at a cost of $2,563/year. 1
UNDERGRADUATE FUNDING ADMISSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS
MUSIC TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
OUT-OF-STATE TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS
All accepted freshmen are automatically considered for Admissions Scholarships. These awards are competitive and awarded based on academic merit (GPA and test scores).
When auditioning, music majors are also considered for Talent Scholarships, which are awarded to select applicants who demonstrate superior musical ability. These competitive scholarships range from $500 to $3,000 per academic year and are renewable for four years of study.
Tuition reduction scholarships are available to non-Florida residents formally admitted to the College of Music. The total amount of this award is a 100% reduction (waiver) of the outof-state portion of tuition, valued at approximately $14,444 per academic year. The waiver is only applied toward tuition and does not include other fees, nor does it apply toward study-abroad programs or online courses.
GRADUATE APPLICANTS: APPLY ONLINE
COLLEGE OF MUSIC SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Only Music Theory and Musicology applicants submit GRE scores; International students submit English proficiency scores (TOEFL or IELTS)
DEADLINES December 1: Priority application deadline for funding consideration; final deadline for pre-screened programs
AUDITION/INTERVIEW Held in January & February for most programs
Submitted via the FSU Application Status Page
COST OF ATTENDANCE - ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENSES Graduate Students
Florida Residents
Non-Florida Residents
February 1: Final application deadline for all other Music Performance programs
Tuition/Fees1
$ 8,628
$ 19,993
Housing
$ 7,380
$ 7,380
$ 4,396
$ 4,396
March 1: Final application deadline for summer-only Master of Music Education program
Books/Supplies
$ 1,000
$ 1,000
$ 21,404
$ 32,769
2
Meal Plan
2
TOTAL3
Tuition and Fees based on 9 credit hours/semester Housing and Meal Plan costs vary by option. Rates shown based on the most popular selections. 3 Total does not include the cost of health insurance. Students who do not show proof of existing comparable coverage must enroll in the schoolsponsored plan at a cost of $2,563/year. 1
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GRADUATE FUNDING 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 $7,400 to $14,800. No additional assistantship application is required; however, applicants are encouraged to apply by December 1.
UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID FOR MINORITY GRADUATE STUDENTS
ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET FOR 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 gradschool.fsu.edu. The application deadline is December 1; please contact the College of Music Admissions Office if you intend to apply.
Under the Academic Common Market agreement, graduate students in certain disciplines 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.
PLAN YOUR VISIT Prospective students are encouraged to visit our campus to experience first-hand all that the College of Music has to offer. Students may also have the opportunity to observe a class or rehearsal, attend a performance, or even schedule a lesson with a faculty member. Contact the College of Music Admissions Office at (850) 644-6102 or musicadmissions@fsu.edu to request a tour of our facilities and welcome session.
2021 AUDITIONS AND DEADLINES Auditions for 2021 will be conducted via recorded video submission; please visit music.fsu.edu for repertoire requirements.
Virtual Open House for applicants, featuring informational sessions, performances, and virtual tours
January 30 | February 13 | February 27 Graduate Piano Accompanying and Opera Coaching Auditions: January 22 & February 19
APPLICATION DEADLINES December 1: Priority Application Deadline; Final Deadline for all pre-screened programs Feb. 1: Final Deadline for Freshman & Transfer Students (non-prescreened programs) Final deadlines vary by program – see application instructions online at music.fsu.edu
DEGREES & PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Education Music Minor GRADUATE: Master of Arts Master of Music Master of Music Education Doctor of Music Doctor of Philosophy
CONCERTS AND RECITALS PER YEAR:
500+
40+
PERFORMING ENSEMBLES
FSU MUSIC THEATRE RANKED IN THE TOP 10 PROGRAMS REPRESENTED ON BROADWAY
MAINSTAGE OPERA PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR:
3
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO: 11:1
(70% NON- MAJORS)
FULL-TIME FACULTY: 90+
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY | COLLEGE OF MUSIC 122 N. Copeland Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180 850.644.6102 | musicadmissions@fsu.edu | music.fsu.edu
FIRST YEAR RETENTION RATE:
94%
2020 FRESHMAN CLASS PROFILE: 22% 53% 18Studying different Non-Florida residents, representing 17 states and US territories
receiving College of Music scholarship and/ or partial tuition waiver
degree programs/ concentrations within the College of Music
OVER 400 MARCHING CHIEFS
UNDERGRADUATES WITH A DUAL-DEGREE OR DOUBLE-MAJOR:
15%
STUDENT BODY: 1100 30% Graduate
70% Undergraduate
20% Non-Florida Residents
5% International Students
75% Florida Residents