Music-Piano Pedagogy: Admissions

Getting Started

1. Apply early, allowing enough time to complete the process.   It is suggested that you begin at least six months before you want to begin classes.
2. Review the Bower School of Music Audition and Scholarship Information Guide [.pdf - 93kb].
3. Apply online - fill out the Bower School of Music Audition and Scholarship Form. Or, download and complete the Bower School of Music Audition and Scholarship Application Form [.pdf - 95kb]. Follow instructions included on the form to return the application to the Bower School of Music.
4. Download and complete the Bower School of Music Applicant Letter of Recommendation Form [.pdf - 85kb]. Follow instructions included on the form.

Admission Requirements*

• Submit a FGCU Undergraduate Admission Application and satisfy all applicable university admission requirements.
• *Limited Access: Submit a Bower School of Music Supplemental Application by June 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission.
• Audition in the student's primary instrument or voice, sight read, and take the music theory placement test.
• Complete common prerequisites with a grade of C or better: MUT 1111, Music Theory I, MUT 1241, Sight Singing and Ear Training  I; MVK 1011, Class Piano I or equivalent (piano placement in Class Piano II or piano proficiency);  one semester of Freshman Applied Music (MVx) and one semester of the appropriate ensemble  MUN xxxx.
• Attend an orientation session.
• Sign an Advising Contract.

Admissions Criteria

Students wishing to enter the Bower School of Music should have previous musical training.

• For singers:  Participation in a high school or other choral program, and/or private lessons in voice.
• For pianists: Substantial private study in piano.
• For wind, string or percussion instrumentalists:   Participation in a high school band or orchestra and/or private lessons in your primary instrument.

Application Deadlines

Visit the Admissions Office Web site for information on admission deadlines.