ORLANDO, FL (October 8, 2019) – On Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras, in collaboration with Frost School of Music - University of Miami and Florida State University College of Music, will host the Florida Music College Fair at the Orlando Science Center, located at 777 East Princeton Street Orlando, FL 32803.
Students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the top national music and performing arts schools, colleges, universities, and conservatories to jump start their college search. Representatives will be available to discuss admissions, auditions, financial aid, student life, and so much more.
All Central Florida music students (band, orchestra, and choir) are encouraged to attend. FSYO Executive Director, Briana Scales, notes, “This is a great opportunity for students of all ages who may be considering music as a career, not just juniors and seniors. Determining admission and scholarship requirements early will only help in the long run.”
Admission to the college fair is free, however, students are encouraged to register for the event on the FSYO website at www.fsyo.org. For more information please contact FSYO at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
List of Colleges in Attendance:
Arizona State University School of Music
Bard College Conservatory of Music
Berklee College of Music
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Boston University School of Music
Carnegie Mellon University School of Music
Cleveland Institute of Music
DePaul University School of Music
DePauw University School of Music
Florida International University School of Music
Florida Southern College
Florida State University - College of Music
Frost School of Music - University of Miami
Gettysburg College Sunderman Conservatory of Music
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Ithaca College School of Music
Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts at Jacksonville University
Lynn Conservatory of Music
Manhattan School of Music
Michigan State University College of Music
New England Conservatory
Northwestern University
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Peabody Conservatory
Rice University - The Shepherd School of Music
Roosevelt University - Chicago College of Performing Arts
Rutgers University - Mason Gross School of the Arts
Samford University, Division of Music
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Southern Methodist University
Stetson University
Syracuse University, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Temple University
The Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University
The Eastman School of Music
The Juilliard School
The New School - College of Performing Arts
University of Central Florida School of Performing Arts
University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
University of Denver Lamont School of Music
University of Florida School of Music
University of Houston - Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
University of Maryland School of Music
University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
University of North Texas College of Music
University of South Carolina School of Music
University of South Florida School of Music
USC Thornton School of Music
About FSYO: Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras exists to encourage children and young adults, through the practice and performance of orchestral music, to become passionate leaders, thinkers, and contributors in their local community and beyond. In its 63rd Concert Season. Today, FSYO serves almost 300 students and is comprised of seven ensembles - three symphony orchestras, one string-training orchestra, a chamber orchestra, two jazz orchestras - and two supplementary programs - Stringmania Summer Camp and Sing-Song, String-Along.
FSYO programs are carefully structured to encourage student growth with FSYO throughout their primary and secondary years. Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras full range of ensembles gives each student a place to excel with peers at a similar level, and an opportunity to collaborate with seasoned music professionals on local, national, and international levels. During summers, Symphonic Orchestra students participate in life-changing experiences of organized tours, alternating between international & national travel every other year.
Programs are sponsored in part by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs; the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; Orlando Utilities Commission; The City of Orlando, Mayor's Matching Grant; and United Arts of Central Florida. We thank these groups for their generous support.
About Frost School of Music - University of Miami: The Frost School of Music is one of the most highly acclaimed innovative music schools in the United States. Housed at the University of Miami, Frost is a progressive school where you can BUILD YOURSELF into a self-assured music professional. Allowing you to combine music with another passion, Frost offers a Bachelor of Music degree in 12 majors, the Bachelor of Science in Music Engineering Technology and the Bachelor of Arts.
With you in mind, Frost created the Bachelor of Music in Musicianship, Artistry Development & Entrepreneurship (M.A.D.E.) professional degree. This unique program provides top quality, high-level preparation for qualified performers and creatives to thrive in all aspects of the contemporary music industry.
Frost also offers numerous graduate programs and Ph.D. degrees including Master of Music, Master of Science in Music Engineering and Doctor of Musical Arts. Other graduate degrees include a J.D./M.M. in Music Business offered jointly with the University of Miami School of Law and an M.A. in Arts Presenting which prepares students to profitably manage performing arts venues and festivals.
About Florida State University College of Music: Nationally distinguished as one of the most comprehensive schools of its kind among public institutions, The Florida State University College of Music has offered a high level of professional education in music for more than 80 years. If you expect to become a professional musician, you will gain creative and personal growth in programs designed to create composers, performers, scholars, and teachers.
The College of Music is headquarters to a variety of campus orchestras, bands, choral ensembles, jazz bands, and early music and baroque ensembles; 9 world music ensembles; and numerous chamber groups, as well as the Florida State Opera and the Music Theater Program. Each year the College of Music offers some 350 concerts and productions and regularly hosts national conventions, workshops, and festivals, such as the biennial Festival of New Music.
Learn more: web: www.fsyo.org | FB: @TheFSYO | Twitter: @FSYO | IG: @F_S_Y_O | Youtube: @fsyo
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