Doctor of Music in Performance - Percussion in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University

Recognized nationally as one of the most extensive music schools among public universities, Florida State University's College of Music has delivered top-tier professional music education for over eight decades. Aspiring professional musicians will find opportunities for artistic and personal development through programs tailored to cultivate composers, performers, scholars, and educators. The College serves as home to diverse musical groups including orchestras, bands, choirs, jazz ensembles, early music groups, 9 world music ensembles, chamber groups, the Florida State Opera, and the Music Theater Program. Annually, the College presents approximately 350 performances and events while frequently hosting national conferences, workshops, and festivals like the biennial Festival of New Music.
The FSU Percussion Studio consists of 24 percussion majors (Performance and Music Education) across Doctoral, Master's, and Undergraduate programs, maintaining this limit to ensure optimal learning experiences. Typically, four graduate students serve as Graduate Teaching Assistants, managing Instrument Storage, Applied Lessons/Percussion Methods classes, FSU Percussion Ensemble/Chamber Ensemble coaching, and the Marching Chiefs Big 8 Drum Line. The studio welcomes about 20 undergraduate majors annually, averaging five new students each year.