UNIVERSITY With more than warm and vibrant activities and resources With a flurry of new USF. Newly opened, housing options dining locations first on-campus and outdoor seating from neighboring dining option for If you’re ready to
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
50,000 students forging their paths here, our campuses are as vibrant as the sunny region we call home. USF offers a rich variety of resources so each and every one of our students thrives. new campus development, it is an exciting time to be a student at opened, state-of-the-art residence halls at The Village offer expanded options for incoming students and upperclassmen, while four new locations cater to the diverse dietary needs of our campus. The state’s
on-campus Publix Super Market opened in December 2018. With indoor seating areas, grab-and-go prepared foods and easy walking access neighboring residence halls, the new grocery store is a superb shopping and for students. to forge your path here, the University of South Florida is ready to
BEST VALUE The Princeton Review listed USF as a Best Value College in 2021 for providing students with high-quality education and career readiness at an affordable cost. DIVERSE The University of South Florida is home to a student body of 49,867 students representing over 146 different countries. FOCUSED ON EXCELLENCE USF’s fall 2021 Freshman academic profile posts an average SAT score of 1297 and a high school GPA of 4.18. TOP 50 USF is ranked first in the Top 50 U.S. Financial Aid Counseling Programs by LendEDU (2020).
INCLUSIVE
USF ranks first in Florida and 8th in the nation for reducing inequalities by Times Higher Education (2021). The rankings measure universities by several categories, including the number of first-generation students, the number of students from developing countries, the proportion of students and staff with disabilities, discrimination policies, and the amount of research a university conducted on reduced inequalities.
ACTIVE
USF is one of seven universities nationwide, and the only university in Florida, to earn the Active Minds Healthy Campus Award for promoting student health and well-being (2018).
BEST FOR VETERANS
U.S. News and World Report (USNWR) ranked USF Tampa as a Best College for Veterans (2021).
The USF School of Music is an exciting place for study and performance
There are many incentives that attract music students to USF, including perform regularly at state, regional and national music events, a boasts a wide range of excellent cultural activities.
performance in one of the most artistically active areas in Florida. including distinguished artist faculty, splendid ensembles that a visionary music education program, and an environment that
PRESTIGE
ALL STEINWAY SCHOOL
Enjoy studying and performing in our state-of-the-art facilities — awarded the prestigious designation of an All Steinway School.
The School produces over 200 concerts per academic year, and beginning in the Fall of 2021 all our concerts are now free to the public. Learn from faculty with national and international acclaim. Explore your creativity through innovative education, training and skills-building to prepare you for a career in music and music education.
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
ACTIVE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Phi Mu Alpha Kappa Kappa Psi Tau Beta Sigma Sigma Alpha Iota Percussion Club Trumpet Club CNAfME
OPPORTUNITY
The USF Herd of Thunder (HOT) Athletic Bands
The 300+ member HOT Marching Band and the Rumble Pep Band are among the most exciting and entertaining collegiate bands in the country. Our aim is to provide quality entertainment to a wide variety of audiences; support our athletic teams with pride, perpetual spirit, and integrity; and create a musically enriching and enjoyable experience for every member. Current and alumni members of the band are invested in creating and maintaining a warm and welcoming environment where the contributions of all are valued and appreciated. We consistently strive for the highest degree of performance while representing the University of South Florida with class, dignity, and enthusiasm.
OPPORTUNITY
Transfer Students
USF has one of the highest percentage of transfer students in the state. Music students who transfer to USF’s School of Music will discover the ideal place to sharpen their skills and expand their passion for music. Make the right choice, make it USF’s School of Music!
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN MUSIC EDUCATION
The Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education is a professional degree for students who are interested in teaching music in K-12 schools in the ever changing music classrooms of the 21st century. Our degree program challenges and prepares future educators to not only embrace the traditions of music education, but also to incorporate new potentials that can reach additional populations of students interested in making music using alternative methods. This program is an intense study that provides students with state certification upon graduation. The program includes multiple opportunities teaching in k-12 schools and progresses towards a semester-long, studentteaching experience in the final semester.
DEGREES
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
The Bachelor of Music is a professional degree for students who wish to pursue a career in music. Students can choose between four areas of concentration: performance, composition (acoustic and electronic music), jazz studies and a brand new program in contemporary commercial music that will focus on rap/hip-hop, EDM and R&B. This program requires 120 credit hours that includes intense private study on a principle instrument and participation in ensembles. Additionally, students complete music theory, history and literature sequences, and take additional course work in their chosen area of concentration. Our grads find themselves in very competitive positions for musical careers and graduate study.
UNDERGRADUATE
BACHELOR OF ARTS
IN MUSIC STUDIES
The Bachelor of Arts in Music Studies is a nonprofessional degree for students who wish to supplement other interests with music study. This program is ideal as part of a double major with a field outside of music.
Requirements include approximately 50 hours in music with emphasis choices in performance, composition, history and theory. Admission into the program requires an audition on your major instrument.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Commercial Music
The School of Music is excited to launch a new program in Contemporary Commercial Music in the Fall of 2022. This new program will concentrate on musical styles including rap/hiphop, EDM and R&B.
Students will be involved with performance, recording and producing and it will focus on how to successfully enter the contemporary world of music industries.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Master of Arts in Music Education
The Master of Arts (M.A.) is a unique curriculum focused on alternative pedagogical techniques as applied in music. The Guiding Principles For The Degree Are To Help Students
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Master of Music
Students interested in the Master of Music (M.M.) degree can choose between concentrations in performance (all orchestral instruments, voice and piano), conducting, composition, electro-acoustic music, jazz studies, chamber music and piano pedagogy.
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GRADUATE DEGREES
Ph.D. in Music Education
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in music education is a research-focused terminal degree in the field. At the University of South Florida, this program is intended for the aspiring pinnacle leader in music education research, teaching, and administration. The curriculum prepares the student to engage in original research in music education and related fields. In coordinating with faculty mentors, the student has great flexibility in designing a program that fits his/her interests and strengths. Admission requirement include an interview with the music education faculty and the submission of writing samples and GRE scores.
Auditions Auditions will be held on-campus on January 21 and February 18. Pre-registration can also be completed via video recordings through Accepted. All scholarship consideration for Fall 2023. Announce-A-Bull Day An announcement of all students admitted to the School of Music admitted student will receive a personal email and a listing of admitted website. “Day in the Life” On-Campus Experience AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE SCHOOL 2023! EACH ADMITTED STUDENT WILL RECEIVE A PERSONAL EMAIL THE USF SCHOOL OF MUSIC WEBSITE. The schedule each day will be the same and will include an 8am check-in, parents/guardians at 8:30am, an opportunity to attend classes and meetings with music faculty and current students, and a “prism-rehearsal” in the afternoon. Food will be provided in the morning and lunch will optionally schedule one-on-one meetings with select faculty. It will
Pre-registration will be required through Accepted. Your audition auditions received prior to February 19, 2023 are eligible for Music will be made at 5pm (Eastern) on February 24, 2023! Each admitted students will be displayed on the USF School of Music OF MUSIC WILL BE MADE AT 5PM (EASTERN) ON FEBRUARY 24, EMAIL AND A LISTING OF ADMITTED STUDENTS WILL BE DISPLAYED ON check-in, a general meeting for students and and to tour the music building and campus, “prism-rehearsal” through-out the music building will be provided around noon. Students can will be an exciting and informational day!
The energy of performing arts in the Tampa Bay area is lively and expands in numerous directions; in the form of concerts, theatrical plays and dance exhibitions.
Many locally run production companies and performance venues host everything from nationally touring festivals and productions to independent musicians, dancers, and performers. On the USF campus, the Yuengling Center regularly hosts musical events.
Tampa is also home to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, which is the largest performing arts center in the Southeast. Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater and Mahaffey Theater in St.
Pete are other venues that also present dance performances, opera, the Florida Orchestra, traveling Broadway shows, and a variety of other professional performances.
