Admissions: Brass (MM)

STEP 1: Review Audition Requirements

STEP 2: Schedule An Audition

DEADLINE TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION:

January 10, 2026

All graduate master’s performance applicants are required to audition. We strongly encourage a live, on-campus audition, but if you’re unable to visit in person, you may arrange an alternative audition date directly with the faculty in your area.

Spring 2026 Audition Dates (on campus):

• Saturday, January 31, 2026
• Sunday, February 1, 2026
• Sunday, February 22, 2026

To participate in one of the scheduled audition dates, please complete this form so we can add you to the audition day schedule.

If you’d prefer a weekday audition, be sure to coordinate with your major professor in advance.

Important: Carefully review the Audition Requirements above

STEP 3: Apply to the University of Florida

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT UF GENERAL APPLICATION:

January 10, 2026

Start by submitting UF’s online graduate application:

International applicants: please review UF Admissions Information for International Students and the details provided in the International Applicants below.

The application includes the following five sections:

1. Statement of Purpose
   Share your goals in pursuing a graduate degree, your intended area of specialization, your interest in studying with UF faculty and your long-term objectives.
2. Letters of Recommendation
   Three (3) letters are required from faculty or professionals who can speak to your potential for success in a graduate program. This process is completed electronically within the application. You’ll need your recommenders’ email addresses and should allow enough time for them to receive and respond to the request. Additional instructions are provided within the application.
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   Florida Statute requires that you include information about all post-high school education and employment, as well as any ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Be sure your résumé or CV includes this information. (This also fulfills the Graduate Assistant application requirement—no separate form is needed.)
4. GPA Calculation
   Use the GPA calculator provided in the application. You’ll enter your upper-division (junior/senior level) course grades as they appear on your transcript. Read the instructions carefully.
5. Unofficial Transcripts
   For initial review, upload scanned copies of unofficial transcripts (screenshots are not accepted). If admitted, you will be required to submit official transcripts separately.

Application Fee
A non-refundable $30 application fee is required.
Note: The Office of Admissions does not offer fee waivers.

Once your application is complete, please email graduate@arts.ufl.edu to let us know—and reach out if you have any questions!

STEP 4: Request Official Transcripts

Submitting Official Transcripts

While official transcripts are not required for the initial admissions review, they are required for all applicants who receive an offer of admission. You must submit an official transcript from each postsecondary institution you’ve attended.

• If you previously attended the University of Florida, you do not need to request a UF transcript. The Office of Admissions will access it directly.

Mailing Address for Transcripts

Transcripts should be sent directly from your previous institution to:

Office of Admissions
S201 Criser Hall
P.O. Box 114000
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000

Electronic Transcripts

UF accepts official electronic transcripts via the following services:
FASTER, Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, ScribbleSoft, eScrip-Safe, Credential Solutions, SCOIR or TranscriptsPlus.

Send electronic transcripts to: te@admissions.ufl.edu

Note: All academic credentials become the property of the university. They will not be returned or forwarded to third parties.

For diplomas or academic credentials that are only issued once, please send an attested or certified copy of the original.

Additional Admissions Information: International Students

Transcripts & Degree Certificates

• Submit unofficial transcripts and degree certificates/diplomas from every institution listed in your application’s educational history.
• Documents may be uploaded directly into your application or through your Check Status page.
• Upload scanned copies of the official paper versions issued by your institution—screenshots of grades will not be accepted.
• If your transcripts or certificates are not in English, you must include a certified, literal, line-by-line English translation. This can be provided by your institution or a professional translation service.
• Submitting a credential evaluation for college coursework completed outside the U.S. is optional.

The GRE is not required.

English Language Proficiency

The University of Florida requires demonstrated proficiency in spoken and written English for international students. This ensures success in academic and campus life.

Students from non-English-speaking countries who have not completed at least one year of study at a U.S. institution within the last year must submit scores from one of the following:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 or higher
• TOEFL Paper-Based: 550 or higher
• TOEFL Internet-Based (iBT): 80 or higher
  • Speaking subscore of 28 or higher is required to be eligible for a teaching assistantship.
  • Scores of 23–27 on Speaking may still allow admission, but may require an additional English course prior to assignment.
  • A Writing subscore of 24 or higher is strongly recommended.

UF’s TOEFL School Code: 5812

If you have completed one academic year of college-level coursework at an institution where English is the official language (excluding intensive English programs), you may be eligible for a waiver. Your transcript will be evaluated to confirm.

English Language Support

• You may be required to take additional courses if the UF Graduate School or your academic department determines your English proficiency needs support.
• UF’s English Language Institute (ELI) offers:
  • Academic Writing support
  • International Teaching Assistant Support (SPEAK and EAP 5836)
  • Intensive non-degree programs for improving speaking, reading and writing
  • Housing assistance and academic advising

Visit the UF English Language Institute for details.

Helpful Links

• UF Admissions for International Students
• UF International Student Services
• Overview of the I-20 Process

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are salaried positions that require a commitment of 10–20 hours per week. Duties may include:

• Teaching or assisting with teaching
• Grading and reviewing student work (including online coursework)
• Performing in ensembles
• Providing technical, studio or lab assistance
• Conducting research

Assistantships constitute the majority of the school’s financial aid funds.

Terms of Appointment

• Assistantships are typically awarded for the standard duration of your degree program.
• Graduate assistants are evaluated annually; reappointment depends on satisfactory academic progress and faculty review of performance.

Benefits

Students with at least a quarter-time assistantship (10 hrs/week or 0.25 FTE) are eligible for:

• Tuition waivers covering the minimum credits required for full-time enrollment:
  • 9 credits in fall and spring
  • 3 credits for summer A or B, or 6 credits for summer C (if appointed in summer)
• GatorGrad Care student health insurance for $18/month

Note: Tuition waivers do not cover university or course fees, which may include:

• University registration fees: approx. $750–$850 per semester
• Course fees: approx. $45–$75 per graduate course

These fees are deferred until mid-semester, allowing time to plan and budget. Payment is required by the deferment deadline to avoid a $100 late fee or cancellation of registration.

Application Process

No separate application is required for graduate assistantships or fellowships.

• Indicate your interest directly in the online application.
• Speak to your qualifications in your Statement of Purpose.
• Resumes are requested and are also used to match your experience and skills with available assistantship opportunities.

Notice of Awards

Assistantship and fellowship decisions are typically made during the admissions review process. If there is a delay in funding notification, your admission letter will indicate this.

Due to limited availability, not all qualified applicants will receive an award. If you are admitted without an assistantship, you may reapply in your second year, though funding is not guaranteed.

Graduate Assistantship Stipends

(9-month appointment, August–May)

• Master’s / DMA (10 hrs/week, 0.25 FTE):
  $10,300 total ($528.21 bi-weekly)
• Master’s / DMA (13 hrs/week, 0.33 FTE):
  $13,596 total ($697.23 bi-weekly)
• PhD / Band Conducting (20 hrs/week, 0.50 FTE):
  $20,600 total ($1,056.41 bi-weekly)
• Graduate School Opportunity Awards (select PhD students, 12-month):
  $30,000 total ($1,149.43 bi-weekly)

Financial Aid (Not Assistantships or Fellowships)

U.S. students may also apply for federal financial aid:

• Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), available annually on October 1.
• Apply early—even before receiving an admission offer—to ensure full consideration.
  For best results, apply before December 15 to meet the “On-Time” deadline.
• Find more information at UF Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Note: FAFSA-based financial aid is available to U.S. students only.
International students can explore options through the UF International Center.