Florida Gulf Coast University Bower School of Music

Welcome! We Are Delighted That You Are Interested in the Bower School of Music at Florida Gulf Coast University!

We encourage you to visit our website, 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. 

Jacksonville University Applicants! We welcome you to fill out your application. 

Priority deadline: May 14thFinal deadline: May 21st



General applicants:
Auditions for Fall 2025 are now complete. Audition dates and information for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 will be available by August 29, 2025. 

For additional questions regarding your major, please contact:

Rebekah Ortega, Administrative Specialist II, at (239) 590-7292 or rortega@fgcu.edu.

Interested in auditioning for one of our Ensembles? Visit the Student Ensembles page for more information about each ensemble and the audition requirements.

For additional questions regarding your major, please contact:

Rebekah Ortega, Administrative Specialist II, at (239) 590-7292 or rortega@fgcu.edu.

For those seeking a Post-Baccalaureate Music Therapy Certificate, view the requirements here. 



For technical questions, please check out our Help Desk.