Florida State / College of Music / Admissions / Application Instructions / Graduate Programs / Master of Music in Performance / Conducting (Orchestral Track)

Conducting (Orchestral Track)

To check your application progress, please log in to the Online Status Check page.

Online Submissions

Florida State University Application and Fee

All applicants must file an application to Florida State University.

Three Letters of Recommendation

Return to the Florida State University Application and follow the instructions to submit letters online.
Although letters can be mailed to the College of Music using our form, we strongly recommend using the online process for faster service.

Note: No other items should be uploaded to the Florida State University Application.

College of Music Supplemental Application

Vita/Resume

To be uploaded to your Music Application through the Status Check page.
Include education, background, experience, honors and awards, publications, names of former teachers, and any other important information.

To be mailed to the College of Music

Florida State University | College of Music Admissions | 122 N Copeland Avenue | Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180

Official Transcripts (2 copies)

Transcripts are considered official when they are sent from a college or university directly to the College of Music and contain an official seal and signature.
Transcripts bearing the statement "issued to student" or transcripts submitted by the applicant are not considered official.
International students must send certified English translation with the original transcript.

Transfer Release Form

If you are a transfer student and receiving scholarship at your current institution, you must submit this release form.

Conducting Recordings

Audio Recording of a group you conduct (CD preferred) – AND –
Video Recording The submitted DVD should contain no more than twenty minutes of footage that includes a mixture of rehearsal and performance. (DVD preferred, VHS acceptable, VCD’s NOT acceptable)

The deadline to complete the MM Orchestral Conducting application is December 1. Invitations to the on-campus conducting exam will be emailed by January 8. The on-campus exam and audition with the University Philharmonia will be held on February 25.

Other Requirements

Grade Point Average

In order to meet the Florida State University requirements for graduate admission, applicants must have earned a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree. Applicants not meeting this requirement may be considered for admission, but only by special exception. To determine your upper-division GPA, please consult the GPA calculation worksheet. If your upper-division GPA is below a 3.0, please be sure to address this deficiency in your Personal Statement. You are also encouraged to have your referees address your academic preparedness for graduate study in their letters of recommendation.

Applied Music Assessment

Please know that an applied music assessment is a part of all master's and doctoral programs in the College of Music. Non-performance graduate applicants are not assessed until actually arriving on campus for course enrollment and placement. Many non-performance students choose to complete this requirement during orientation week, prior to the start of the semester along with other curricular placement activities. This requirement must be completed by the end of the first term.

International Requirements

TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB
Speak Test
Certification of Financial Responsibility

Review the International Information section of this website for specific details.

Meritorious Financial Aid

College of Music Assistantships

All graduate applicants are automatically considered for College of Music Assistantships. To ensure consideration, applicants should complete all application requirements (with the exception of the audition or interview) by December 1^st.

University Fellowships

Please note that University-wide fellowships require a nomination by college faculty and administration. If you wish to be considered for one of these fellowships, please take the following steps to ensure timely consideration of your materials:

Send an email to musicadmissions@fsu.edu indicating the fellowship(s) to which you are applying.
Submit all application materials by December 1^st.
If your program requires an audition, you must register for the first audition weekend in January. (If auditioning by recording, your recording must be received by December 1^st.)

Important Admissions Dates and Deadlines

December 1

Deadline to complete the application process.

January 8

On-campus audition invitations emailed.

February 21

On-campus Conducting Audition.

February 25

Final Admissions Deadline - The College of Music reserves the right to close admission earlier (and often does) if warranted by enrollment limitations and the number and quality of applications.

Home

Admissions

▲ Return to Admissions

Quicklinks