Florida Gulf Coast University Bower School of Music

We’re delighted that you’re interested in studying at the Bower School of Music at Florida Gulf Coast University! We encourage you to visit our website, www.fgcu.edu/music to learn more about our music faculty, degree programs and auditions. 

The music program at Florida Gulf Coast University is a Limited Access Program. All applicants must complete the FGCU application as well as the Bower School of Music supplemental application via Acceptd and schedule an audition. 

All voice and piano applicants must submit prescreen videos before the prescreen deadline and, if advanced, attend the F2F audition 

Prescreening requirements are the same as audition requirementsPlease REVIEW- Audition Repertoire Requirement

Applicants living outside of the State of Florida may submit recorded auditions

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. APPLY TO FGCU
2. REVIEW - Audition Repertoire Requirement
3. APPLY TO BOWER SCHOOL OF MUSIC - https://app.getacceptd.com/fgcumusic
4. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION - PROVIDE RECOMMENDER EMAIL DURING APPLICATION PROCESS (do not provide your email of your parent(s) email). Upon submission of your application through Acceptd, your recommender will receive an email with a link to complete their recommendation on your behalf through Acceptd. Please choose a music teacher who is familiar with your academic/musical ability.

The audition process consists of a vocal, instrumental or piano performance, sight reading on your instrument or voice, and taking the Class Piano Placement Exam if you listed four or more years of piano lessons or you’re a transfer student that has taken Class Piano on the college level. Admitted students will take the Music Theory Placement Exam via Artusi at a date, TBD after your audition date.

Friday, November 4, 2022

Prescreen Deadline:  Submit prescreen videos before 5:00 pm on Monday, October 3rd
Application Closes:  Monday, October 24th at 5:00 pm

All voice and piano applicants must submit prescreening videos before 5:00 pm on Monday, October 3, 2022. Confirmation emails will be sent the week of Oct 10th after a review of your prescreen. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive your confirmation. If you're denied, you may reapply the subsequent semester. If denied after your second attempt, you’re no longer eligible to apply. 

Non-prescreen applicants must apply before 5:00 pm on Monday, October 24, 2022. 

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Prescreen Deadline:  Submit prescreen videos before 5:00 pm on Monday, January 9th
Application Closes:  Monday, January 30th at 5:00 pm

All voice and piano applicants must submit prescreening videos before 5:00 pm on Monday, January 9, 2023. Confirmation emails will be sent the week of January 16th after a review of your prescreen. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive your confirmation. If you're denied, you may reapply the subsequent semester. If denied after your second attempt, you’re no longer eligible to apply. 

Non-prescreen applicants must apply before 5:00 pm on Monday, January 30, 2023. 

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Prescreen Deadline:  Submit prescreen videos before 5:00 pm on Monday, February 6th
Application Closes:  Friday, March 3rd at 5:00 pm

All voice and piano applicants must submit prescreening videos before 5:00 pm on Monday, February 6, 2023. Confirmation emails will be sent the week of February 13th after a review of your prescreen. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive your confirmation. If you're denied, you may reapply the subsequent semester. If denied after your second attempt, you’re no longer eligible to apply. 

Non-prescreen applicants must apply before 5:00 pm on Friday, March 3, 2023. 

Saturday, April 15, 2023 

Prescreen Deadline:  Submit prescreen videos before 5:00 pm on Monday, March 6th
Application Closes:  Friday, March 31st at 5:00 pm

All voice and piano applicants must submit prescreening videos before 5:00 pm on Monday, March 6, 2023. Confirmation emails will be sent the week of March 13th after a review of your prescreen. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive your confirmation. If you're denied, you may reapply the subsequent semester. If denied after your second attempt, you’re no longer eligible to apply. 

Non-prescreen applicants must apply before 5:00 pm on Friday, March 31, 2023. 

For Questions Regarding Your Major, Please Contact:

• Michael Baron, Head of Keyboard Studies at mbaron@fgcu.edu
• Jeanie Darnell, Head of Vocal Studies at jdarnell@fgcu.edu
• Thomas Cimarusti, BA Music Coordinator at tcimarusti@fgcu.edu
• Patricia Gingras, Music Education Coordinator at pgingras@fgcu.edu
• Kimberly Sena Moore, Music Therapy Coordinator at ksenamoore@fgcu.edu
• Kyle Szabo, Head of String Studies at kszabo@fgcu.edu
• Timothy Yontz, Head of Instrumental Studies at tyontz@fgcu.edu

We look forward to receiving your application!

Best regards,

Bower School of Music Faculty and Staff

Questions? Contact Tetyana Clarke, Administrative Specialist II, at (239) 590-7851 or tclarke@fgcu.edu

For technical questions, please check out our Help Desk.