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clefThe following information is for students entering college for the first time, and for students presently enrolled in a college or university who have yet to complete an undergraduate degree, and wish to transfer to a music degree program at USF.


Undergraduate Programs
The University of South Florida offers undergraduate degree programs in Music Performance, Music Education, Music Composition, Jazz Studies, and Electronic Music. In addition, the School of Music offers a Music Minor, and a degree in Music Studies, which can be combined with an additional program for a double major. For individual degree specifics click HERE.

Admission Procedures
Applying for acceptance into the School of Music is a separate procedure from University admissions, and is not contingent upon where you are in your University application process (you should not put off your audition until you are admitted to the University). Whether or not you have begun your application to USF, you will need to carefully read the following information and make the necessary arrangements for your audition. You must apply for acceptance into the USF School of Music if you are an incoming freshman, transfer student, or part-time student and plan to (1) major in any undergraduate music degree; (2) minor in music; or (3) take applied lessons as a non-major. The application procedure consists of (1) submitting the UNDERGRADUATE ONLINE AUDITION APPLICATION, and (2) successfully completing an audition. There are different audition requirements for each instrument. Click HERE for specific audition requirements for each instrument.

Audition dates for entrance in Fall 2010 are January 16, February 20 and March 20, 2010. Students auditioning during the January and February dates will be considered for a music scholarship. On the audition application please indicate the audition date of your choice. It is highly recommended you submit your application at least three weeks prior to your requested audition date. Audition days often fill up and audition times are filled as applications are received. If you wish to audition on more than one instrument you must submit a SEPARATE application for EACH instrument. School of Music auditions take place on the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida.

All students are strongly encouraged to submit up to three letters of reference from individuals that have first hand knowledge of their musical/personal background. References must use THIS form.

Please note that this audition is for acceptance into the School of Music - DO NOT APPLY FOR AN AUDITION TIME if you wish to simply perform in an ensemble. Separate auditions, which take place at the beginning of the fall semester, are required for placement in our music ensembles.

Details concerning University undergraduate admission proceduces can be found by clicking HERE.



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clefThe following information is for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in music and are interested in a graduate music degree.




 
Graduate Programs
The School of Music at the University of South Florida offers a Masters of Music degree with concentrations in chamber music, choral conducting, instrumental conducting, jazz composition, jazz performance, music composition, music performance, music theory, piano pedagogy, and electro-acoustic music, a Masters of Arts in Music Education degree (can be completed completely online), and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Music Education. In addition, the School of Music also offers a variety of Graduate Certificate programs. For individual degree specifics click HERE.

Admission Procedures
Admission to the School of Music as a graduate student is a two step process. First, you must complete the University application. This is an online form available HERE. Second, there are additional admission requirements for the School of Music. These vary by graduate program. Information on specific admission requirements and program requirements is linked HERE. Read this information carefully. If you need more information contact the program coordinator listed for your area of interest.

Students interested in programs that require an audition (chamber music and all performance areas) must submit the GRADUATE ONLINE AUDITION APPLICATION, and (2) successfully complete an audition. There are different audition requirements for each instrument. Click HERE for specific audition requirements for each instrument.

Audition dates for entrance in Fall 2010 are January 16, February 20 and March 20, 2010. Students auditioning during the January and February dates will be considered for a music scholarship.On the audition application please indicate the audition date of your choice. It is highly recommended you submit your application at least three weeks prior to your requested audition date. Audition days often fill up and audition times are filled as applications are received. If you wish to audition on more than one instrument you must submit a SEPARATE application for EACH instrument. School of Music auditions take place on the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida.

Graduate students interested in majoring in music education, choral conducting, instrumental conducting, electro-acoustic music, jazz composition, music composition, music theory and piano pedagogy do not normally participate in the performance auditions. These students should contact the coordinator of the area of interest for complete admissions requirements. All application materials for the School of Music (not including the University application) should be forwarded to Dr. David A. Williams, graduate advisor, at: University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue-FAH110, Tampa, FL 33620. Fax: (813) 974-8721. Email: dwilliams@arts.usf.edu.

Non-Degree Students
Graduate students can register for certain graduate classes at USF without being a degree seeking student. Information on this process can be found HERE.

Graduate Assistantships
Each year there are a limited number of Graduate Assistantships available for incoming graduate students. There is a separate online application required if you are interested in applying for a Graduate Assistantship. For full consideration, read the information on the GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP APPLICATION carefully, complete the form and submit it as early as possible.

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