Florida Gulf Coast University Bower School of Music

Welcome, we’re delighted that you’re interested in 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. 

To view the audition requirements, click here.

To view the steps in the Admissions and Audition process, visit our website.

Audition Dates for Admission:

Friday, November 1, 2024 (transfer students ONLY for Spring 2025 admission)
Application Deadline:  Submit before 5:00 pm on Friday, October 11th

Saturday, January 25, 2025 (first audition for Fall 2025 admission)
Application Deadline:  Submit before 5:00 pm on Friday, January 3rd

Saturday, February 22, 2025 
Application Deadline:  Submit before 5:00 pm on Friday, January 31st

Saturday, March 15, 2025 (final audition for vocal and piano)
Application Deadline: Submit before 5:00 pm on Friday, February 28th

Saturday, April 12, 2025 (Audition only open for winds, strings, and percussion)
Application Deadline:  Submit before 5:00 pm on Friday, March 21st

All Music therapy applicants, Out-of-State/International applicants,
and any applicants that are required to submit pre-screen videos- $35 application fee

General application fee- $20 application fee

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. 



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