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In-Person or Virtual

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BM Music Education

Open Music Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

•National leader in music teacher preparation within FSU's College of Music (NASM member since 1930)

•Reports a 100% placement rate for bachelor's graduates pursuing teaching positions over 50 years

Training

•Bachelor of Music Education with General, Choral, Instrumental Band, and Instrumental Strings tracks built on applied study of a principal instrument

•Leads to Florida teacher certification in choral, instrumental, and elementary/secondary general music

•Faculty includes director of bands Patrick Dunnigan and director of undergraduate choral studies Kevin Fenton

Professional Development

•Graduate study continues through the MME and a PhD in Music Education

School Info

Snapshot

3.71

Avg GPA

24%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

32.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,654

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,113

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,018

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,297

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•National leader in music teacher preparation within FSU's College of Music (NASM member since 1930)

•Reports a 100% placement rate for bachelor's graduates pursuing teaching positions over 50 years

Training

•Bachelor of Music Education with General, Choral, Instrumental Band, and Instrumental Strings tracks built on applied study of a principal instrument

•Leads to Florida teacher certification in choral, instrumental, and elementary/secondary general music

•Faculty includes director of bands Patrick Dunnigan and director of undergraduate choral studies Kevin Fenton

Professional Development

•Graduate study continues through the MME and a PhD in Music Education

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•National leader in music teacher preparation within FSU's College of Music (NASM member since 1930)

•Reports a 100% placement rate for bachelor's graduates pursuing teaching positions over 50 years

Training

•Bachelor of Music Education with General, Choral, Instrumental Band, and Instrumental Strings tracks built on applied study of a principal instrument

•Leads to Florida teacher certification in choral, instrumental, and elementary/secondary general music

•Faculty includes director of bands Patrick Dunnigan and director of undergraduate choral studies Kevin Fenton

Professional Development

•Graduate study continues through the MME and a PhD in Music Education

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early Action (Florida residents only)Oct 15, 2026

Regular DecisionDec 1, 2026

Rolling DecisionMar 1, 2027

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Program AppApplication

Deadline

Supplemental Application (priority audition scheduling)Dec 1, 2026

Final Audition Scheduling and Scholarship DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Auditions

Audition Day (Early Action only)Nov 8, 2026

Audition Day

Jan 23, 2027Feb 6 & 20, 2027

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Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

•Audition on an acceptable principal instrument; prepare the repertoire for that instrument’s area

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply to FSU first, then complete the College of Music Supplemental Application on the Admissions Portal

•Complete the Supplemental Application by December 1 for first-choice audition date selection

•Audition scheduling and scholarship deadline is February 1

Scholarships

•Everyone who auditions or interviews as a music major is automatically considered for College of Music scholarships — no separate application required

Transfer Pathway

Transfer students complete this area’s FSU Music admission review and receive individual applied-music or subject-area placement. Prior music coursework is evaluated by the relevant faculty for degree applicability.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•Audition on an acceptable principal instrument (on campus or by unedited recorded video, per your instrument’s area)

Scholarship Info

•Everyone who auditions or interviews as a music major is automatically considered for College of Music scholarships; no separate application is required.

School Info

Snapshot

3.71

Avg GPA

24%

Admit Rate

school-wide

86%

Grad Rate

32.2K

Enrollment

$62K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,654

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,113

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,018

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,297

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•National leader in music teacher preparation within FSU's College of Music (NASM member since 1930)

•Reports a 100% placement rate for bachelor's graduates pursuing teaching positions over 50 years

Training

•Bachelor of Music Education with General, Choral, Instrumental Band, and Instrumental Strings tracks built on applied study of a principal instrument

•Leads to Florida teacher certification in choral, instrumental, and elementary/secondary general music

•Faculty includes director of bands Patrick Dunnigan and director of undergraduate choral studies Kevin Fenton

Professional Development

•Graduate study continues through the MME and a PhD in Music Education

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