Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Music - Performance] From Florida Gulf Coast University

The audition for admission to the Bower School of Music also serves as the audition for possible scholarship assistance.?Music scholarships can only be awarded to students who have completed the FAFSA and FGCU Foundation Scholarship Application.

Students must audition on November 19, 2017 for Spring 2018 admission and by April 22, 2017 for Fall 2018 admission.

Consistent with its mission and guiding principles, Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to academic excellence and continuous quality improvement, as supported by a sound teaching-learning process. Within this process, students and instructors share responsibility for learning that is a movement from the simple to the complex, the concrete to the abstract, and the dependent to the independent. The Academic Learning Compact (ALC) initiative supports the teaching-learning process by clearly identifying expected core student learning outcomes in the areas of content/discipline knowledge and skills, communication skills, and critical thinking skills; aligning curricula with expectations; and using assessment to guide continuous improvement.

Graduates will be able to:?

?? Demonstrate proper technique, understanding of musical style, poise, and artistic expression in applied area, as soloist and ensemble member as well as plan, develop, and execute recitals appropriate to applied instruments and area.

?? Demonstrate preparation as a responsive and competent teacher through evidence of classroom performance, lesson plan preparation, communication skills, and ability to provide effective instruction.

?? Demonstrate a depth of knowledge in the areas of music theory, history, education as identified by the Florida teacher certification exams.