Recorded Auditions

Applicants are strongly encouraged to audition on campus. If a live audition cannot be arranged, recorded auditions are acceptable, but admittance into a performance degree requires that applicants reaffirm the placement level by a live audition at the time of matriculation. Please know that some areas may not accept a recorded audition. That information will be noted within the specific audition requirements.

Only submit CD's. VHS, DVD’s or VCD’s will NOT be accepted unless otherwise stated in the audition requirements.

All recorded auditions must meet the following standards of quality:

Recorded auditions are to be received no later than December 1 for priority consideration. The College of Music will continue to accept recorded auditions after December 1 as long as openings are still available for your intended area of study.
Be sure to record the appropriate literature according to the requirements in your area (see links above).
The recording should be made in stereo on a high-quality CD. Classical percussionists should send a VHS or DVD.
The signal on the recording must be free of background noise and electronic enhancement with appropriate balance between solo and accompaniment.
Begin the recording with a statement giving the date, name, home address, and titles and composers of work presented. This information also must be attached directly on the cover.
Limit recordings to a maximum of 20 minutes (except for graduate students).
Admission to the Bachelor of Music - Music Theatre program requires a live audition on one of the dates specified on the audition schedule. Recorded auditions will not be accepted.

Please be aware that no application materials, including recordings, will be returned to the applicant.

There are two options for submitting your Recorded Audition:

Mail audio CD's to the College of Music Office of Admissions, 122 N Copeland Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180
New: Submit your recording instantly via our Digital Dropbox
- Save each track of your pre-screening recording with a descriptive file name. Include your name, the composer and the title.
- Go to https://dropbox.ucs.fsu.edu/dropoff.php and upload your files. In the “Recipient Email” field, enter musicadmissions@fsu.edu.
- You will receive an automatic notification by email when we download your files. Please note that your Status Check page may take an additional 24 hours to reflect our receipt of your files.

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