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Recognized nationally as one of the most extensive music schools among public universities, Florida State University's College of Music has provided 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 numerous campus musical groups, including orchestras, bands, choirs, jazz ensembles, early music groups, 9 world music ensembles, various chamber groups, plus the Florida State Opera and Music Theater Program. Annually, the College presents approximately 350 performances and events while hosting national conferences, workshops, and festivals like the biennial Festival of New Music.
The woodwind and brass faculty at Florida State University's College of Music maintain a distinguished legacy of performance teaching. Students benefit not only from accessible, high-quality faculty instruction but also from weekly master classes, regular interactions with visiting artists, and chances to participate in numerous exceptional ensembles of varied styles.