Welcome, we’re delighted that you’re interested in the Bower School of Music at Florida
Gulf Coast University! We encourage you to visit our website, www.fgcu.edu/music to learn more about our music faculty, degree programs, and auditions.
The music program at Florida Gulf Coast University is a Limited Access Program. All
applicants must complete the FGCU application as well as the Bower School of Music
supplemental application via Acceptd and schedule an audition.
Audition Dates for Admission:
Friday, November 3, 2023 (transfer students, Spring 2024 admission, and early Fall 2024 admissions)
Prescreen and Application Deadline: Submit before 5:00 pm on Friday, October 13th
All voice and piano applicants must submit a prescreening video. Confirmation emails will be sent the week before auditions after a review of your prescreen. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive your confirmation. If you're denied, you may reapply for the subsequent semester. If denied after your second attempt, you’re no longer eligible to apply.
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Prescreen and Application Deadline: Submit before 5:00 pm on Friday, January 5th
All voice and piano applicants must submit a prescreening video. Confirmation emails will be sent the week before auditions after a review of your
prescreen. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive your confirmation. If
you're denied, you may reapply for the subsequent semester. If denied after your second
attempt, you’re no longer eligible to apply.
Saturday, February 24, 2024 (last audition before FGCU March 1st application deadline)
Prescreen and Application Deadline: Submit before 5:00 pm on Friday, February 2nd
All voice and piano applicants must submit a prescreening video. Confirmation emails will be sent the week before auditions after a review of your prescreen. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive your confirmation. If you're denied, you may reapply for the subsequent semester. If denied after your second attempt, you’re no longer eligible to apply.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Prescreen and Application Deadline: Submit before 5:00 pm on Friday, March 1st
All voice and piano applicants must submit a prescreening video. Confirmation emails will be sent the week before auditions after a review of your
prescreen. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive your confirmation. If
you're denied, you may reapply for the subsequent semester. If denied after your second
attempt, you’re no longer eligible to apply.
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Prescreen and Application Deadline: Submit before 5:00 pm on Friday, March 22nd
All voice and piano applicants must submit a prescreening video. Confirmation emails will be sent the week before auditions after a review of your prescreen. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive your confirmation. If you're denied, you may reapply for the subsequent semester. If denied after your second attempt, you’re no longer eligible to apply.
The audition process consists of a vocal, instrumental or piano performance, sight
reading on your instrument or voice, and a Music Theory and Piano Skills Check.
For additional questions regarding your major, please contact:
Dr. Michael Baron, Head of Keyboard Studies at mbaron@fgcu.edu
Dr. Jeanie Darnell, Head of Vocal Studies at jdarnell@fgcu.edu
Dr. Trent Brown, BA Music Performance Coordinator at trbrown@fgcu.edu
Dr. Thomas Cimarusti, BA Music Coordinator at tcimarusti@fgcu.edu
Dr. Patricia Gingras, Music Education Coordinator at pgingras@fgcu.edu
Dr. Kimberly Sena Moore, Music Therapy Coordinator at ksenamoore@fgcu.edu
Dr. Kyle Szabo, Head of String Studies at kszabo@fgcu.edu
Dr. Timothy Yontz, Head of Instrumental Studies at tyontz@fgcu.edu
Questions? Contact Rebekah Ortega, Administrative Specialist II, at (239) 590-7292 or rortega@fgcu.edu.
For technical questions, please check out our Acceptd Help Desk.
