Programs
At the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts, you’ll do more than study music—you’ll shape its future. Our degree programs blend tradition with innovation, preparing you for a career in performance, education, research, and entrepreneurship. With access to world-class faculty, cutting-edge music technology, and interdisciplinary opportunities in health and innovation, you’ll develop the skills to thrive in an evolving industry. Perform in one of the region’s finest concert venues, collaborate with a diverse and dynamic student community, and take advantage of FIU’s commitment to excellence, research, and real-world impact.
Bachelor of Music Degree Programs
This degree is a professional degree in performance, education, composition, or music technology. A more musically intensive degree, it is designed for students who intend on pursuing a career in one of these musical disciplines. All entering students must provide evidence of performance ability (vocal or instrumental) through an ensemble. Click here to view the FIU Course Catalog.
Master of Music Degree Programs
Our graduate programs let you hone your skills in the following areas: Applied Music, Conducting, Music Business, Music Composition, and Music Technology. It is a two-year program for students who hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and are looking for a master’s degree in their area of specialty. Click here to view the FIU Course Catalog.
- Composition
- Conducting, Choral
- Conducting, Orchestral
- Conducting, Wind/Instrumental
- Instrumental Studies, Guitar Studio
- Instrumental Performance, Strings Studio
- Instrumental Performance, Wind & Percussion Studios
- Jazz Performance
- Music Business
- Music Technology
- Music Therapy
- Musical Theatre
- Organ Performance
- Piano Performance
- Vocal Performance
Master of Science in Music Education
Audition Requirements
A 20-30 minute video recording of classroom teaching (should not be a concert or performance).
Submit a 1000 word essay on “The Challenges and Possibilities for Music Education in the 21st Century.”
Upload a copy of your transcript(s)
Provide the names and emails of two people you would like to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
A personal interview will be scheduled after all sets above have been completed. Interviews can be done on-site or done via Skype. All interviews will be no more than 30 minutes long and will focus equally on the following criteria:
- The capacity to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
- The capacity to demonstrate inter-personal skills.
- The capacity to detail key challenges in the field of music education as well as demonstrate basic knowledge of the field.
- The capacity to delineate their own educational and professional goals.
- The capacity to exemplify and qualify pedagogical practices.
- The capacity to self-evaluate and self-critique.
Minor in Music
Minor in Music Composition
A Minor in Music Composition is available for students receiving the Bachelor of Music degree in areas of studies other than composition.
Minor in Sacred Music
A minor is Sacred Music is available for students receiving the Bachelor of Music degree or the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree and is designed to allow music majors to further and develop the skills and expertise needed to work successfully in the area of sacred music.
Certificate in Music Business
The certificate in Music Business affords non-music as well as music majors the opportunity to acquire fundamental music business skills required of the current industry trends and standards. As the fundamental process in music business functionalities in the music business industry seeks to employ proficient, knowledgeable applicants in the field of music business.
Certificate in Music Technology
The certificate in Music Technology affords non-music as well as music majors the opportunity to acquire the fundamental music technology skills expected of the current trends and standards within the electronic music industry. This certificate seeks to create proficient, knowledgeable applicants in the field of music technology. There is no audition required for this certificate.