Overview

The Music Performance program from Florida Gulf Coast University offers students musical and academic preparation for a career in music. Studies in music will balance development of the student's individual musical skills (performance area and musicianship studies), the thorough study of musical structure and style (music theory, history and literature studies), group performance skills (ensembles) and leadership skills (conducting, pedagogy and methods courses).

Students can choose between three concentrations:

Voice

Piano

Instrumental

Students that apply to the Bower School of Music are initially accepted into the University as a pre-music major student. A supplemental application and subsequent audition for acceptance into the music major are also required. The selection process is very competitive and space is limited in each admission class. Students admitted to the Bower School of Music are eligible to apply for a Music Scholarship.

Graduates with B.A. in Music Performance from Florida Gulf Coast University will be able to:

Demonstrate proper technique, understanding of musical style, poise, and artistic expression in applied area, as soloist and ensemble member.

Plan, develop, and execute recitals appropriate to applied instruments and area.

Provide melodic, harmonic, rhythmic and formal analysis of music written from 1700-present.

Develop strategies for recognizing, diagnosing and resolving technical and musical issues in applied instrument areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory

Aural Skills

Applied Instrumental
Music Technology

Class Piano

Piano Literature

Piano Ensemble

Music Literature

World Music Cultures

Orchestration & Arranging

Survey of Music History

Applied Instrumental

Applied Voice

Woodwind or Brass Methods

Instrumental Chamber Music

Diction

German or French

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

National: Applications received after these deadlines will be processed on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Myers Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.8

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an FGCU Undergraduate Admission Application and satisfy all applicable university admission requirements.

Limit Access: Submit a Bower School of Music Supplemental Application.

A Performance Audition, Theory Placement Exam and Interview must be completed for acceptance consideration into the Music Limited Access Program.

Attend an orientation session.

Sign an Advising Agreement document.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25140 USD / year

≈ 25140 USD / year
Out-of-State

25140 USD / year

≈ 25140 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6090 USD / year

≈ 6090 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Myers Beach

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Graduates with B.A. in Music Performance from Florida Gulf Coast University will be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fort Myers Beach

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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