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Commercial Music
The music industry is a multi-billion dollar economic engine for a worldwide market. It is our belief that this industry would benefit enormously from the influx of skilled, educated musicians. The Commercial Music program at The Florida State University is designed to prepare students for a career in the music industry. The curriculum includes music theory, ear training, music history, ensembles, and private instruction on the student's instrument. To this are added courses in MIDI, audio recording and production. In addition to the music curriculum, students will complete 18 hours of courses in the College of Business, giving them a business minor.
For more information, please contact Mr. Brian Gaber
The typical sequence of study is:
- Acceptance into the College of Music through the standard audition process
- Two years of music curriculum, including four semesters of music theory, four semesters of ear training
- Application to the Commercial Music Program
- Acceptance into the Commercial Music Program
- Two years of upper level courses including Commercial Music courses, ending in a senior project or internship.
- The audition process for students interested in Commercial Music is the same as for any other music major
Please read: http://www.music.fsu.edu/Admissions
Applicants must play one of the instruments listed here. Clicking on the instrument of your choice will give you a list of typical audition pieces.
For more information, please contact Mr. Brian Gaber
