Beginning a School of Music Minor
The School of Music offers three minors: Performance, Theory/Literature, and Ethnomusicology. Follow the steps below to begin the minor.
More information on the course requirements for each minor can be found here. Students should also consult their own colleges to discuss any stipulations that the college places upon minors.
Steps to Successfully Begin the Music Minor in Performance (audition required)
1) Apply to the University of Florida University of Florida Application Materials
a. Be sure that this is done by published deadlines for Fall and Summer 2010 Admissions.
For other semesters of enrollment click here.
b. Be certain that UF Admissions has all of your application materials (application, fee, transcripts,
admissions test scores, residency, etc.) prior to your audition.
2) Schedule your audition by completing a School of Music Application and returning the application to the
SCHOOL OF MUSIC by the posted deadline (see application). Be certain to indicate your audition date
preference.
a. School of Music Application (MS Word) or
b. School of Music Application (PDF)
3) Have someone who knows you in a musical capacity complete the School of Music Recommendation
Form and return it to the SCHOOL OF MUSIC before your audition date.
a. Letter of Recommendation Form (PDF)
4) Prepare for your audition
a. Pre-professional Audition Information (All freshmen enter at the pre-professional level.)
5) Audition
a. The School of Music will contact you approximately two weeks prior to your audition with additional
information and an audition schedule. Unless you are contacted by the Director of Music Admissions,
you will audition on the date you select on your School of Music Application Form.
Steps to Successfully Begin the Music Minor in Theory/Literature or Ethnomusicology (theory placement test required)
1) Apply to the University of Florida University of Florida Application Materials
a. Be sure that this is done by published deadlines for Fall and Summer 2009 Admissions.
For other semesters of enrollment click here.
b. Be certain that UF Admissions has all of your application materials (application, fee, transcripts,
admissions test scores, residency, etc.) prior to your audition.
2) Complete the theory placement test. This test is offered the first day of classes at 8:30am both fall and spring
semesters. No advanced registration is needed. The location will be posted on the door of MUB130. The test
will not be restarted once it has begun, so be early!
3) Meet with the music advisor to enroll in courses during the registration period for the semester which you wish to begin classes.
Additional Helpful Information
• International Students must conform to all UF policies regarding admission. For more details visit
University of Florida International Admissions.
• General Computer Requirements, Junior/Senior Computer Requirements by Department Area
• Prospective Student FAQ
• Scholarship Information
For more information please contact:
Director of Music Admissions
School of Music, University of Florida
P.O. Box 117900
Gainesville, FL 32611-7900
Phone: (352) 273-3159 Fax (352) 392-0461
E-mail: music@arts.ufl.edu
