Major: Music

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Degree: Master of Music (M.M.)

Concentration: Choral Conducting, Commercial Music, Composition, Instrumental Performance,
Piano Performance, Vocal Performance, Wind Conducting

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Baccalaureate degree in music
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Interview
• Audition application fau.edu/music
• Writing sample or portfolio (depending on desired
concentration)

International Students

• Baccalaureate degree in music
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Interview
• Audition application fau.edu/music
• Writing sample or portfolio (depending on desired
concentration)
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 (Paper-based test) or 99 (Internet-based test),IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110

GRADUATE PROGRAMS APPLY NOW REQUEST INFORMATION INVEST IN GRAD EDUCATION
 

Contact/Information

Marc Decker, Graduate Studies Coordinator
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Department of Music, Arts and Humanities Building (AH-52), Room 115A
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.3854
(E) deckerm@fau.edu
Tyler Smith
(T) 561.297.3820
(E) tylersmith2015@fau.edu
(W) fau.edu/music

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1

International Students
Fall: February 15
Spring: July 15