Grow your musical skills
The Florida Southern Music program, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), emphasizes applied music while providing a solid foundation in theory, music history, and piano proficiency.Your Bachelor of Arts in Music will be rigorous, comprehensive, and performance-based. You'll take a core set of courses in music theory and history, take private instrumental or voice lessons, and perform with our ensembles. Adhering to the liberal arts model, you'll gain proficiency in a foreign language while exploring other humanities like art and philosophy.
Top Reasons
Small Class Sizes
Through small classes and one-on-one mentoring, students receive personalized guidance, training, and support to help them reach their creative and career goals.Inspiring Professors
FSC’s music program provides an exceptional opportunity to be mentored by professors whose passion and expertise encourage students’ personal and artistic growth.Compelling Facilities
Student musicians enjoy practice rooms, a beautiful recital hall with Steinway pianos, and Florida Southern’s 1,800-seat Branscomb Auditorium, one of the finest concert halls in North America.Festival of Fine Arts
Continuing a tradition of more than fifty years, the Festival of Fine Arts season offers students the opportunity to showcase their talents in a variety of diverse and vibrant events.Visit Today
Tour one of the nation’s "Most Beautiful" campuses as ranked by The Princeton Review, and learn what it's like to be a Moc.
Secondary education certification available for this major
Secondary education certified teachers enjoy the options and versatility that come with being able to teach students in grades ranging from 6 through 12.
Featured Faculty
Martha Placeres
Music Programs Thrive on Engagement
Here, you’ll join a community where students and faculty work closely together.
Along with our Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and Jazz Ensemble, we have additional performance opportunities through numerous small ensembles that include:
- Chamber Singers
- Choral
- Clarinet Choir
- Flute Choir
- Horn Choir
- Men’s Chorale
- Percussion Ensemble
- Saxophone Choir
- Symphony Orchestra
- Trombone Choir
- Trumpet Choir
- Tuba Choir
- Women’s Chorale
Clubs And More
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Program Details
AVAILABLE IN:
BA
Minor
Admission Requirements
- Upon application to and acceptance by the Florida Southern College Office of Admissions, a student may be accepted into the music major program only through an audition in his or her applied music area. Auditions are offered throughout the school year on an appointment basis.
- All music majors with scholarships must be enrolled in a major ensemble in their major applied area throughout their program of study (music education majors and music management majors until the internship semester).
First-Years
All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
- A completed application form
- An official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
- Academic recommendation
Transfers
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.
- A completed application form
- Personal statement
- All official college transcripts
- Social standing form
If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
Internationals
Scholarships Available
Music Scholarships
Music scholarships are awarded based upon skill level and area of concentration. Additionally, Florida Southern College awards $500 per year to members of an ensemble: band, chorale, orchestra (strings). Ensemble scholarships are only available for non-majors; auditions are required. For information, contact the Office of Admissions at 863.680.4131.
Various Amounts
Additional Audition Requirement for Music
Program Contact
Martha Placeres, DMA
Department Chair
Director of Orchestra and String Studies
Music Building - 116
863.680.4216
