{"id":392373,"date":"2026-09-06T20:30:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T20:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/392373\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T20:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T20:30:10","slug":"florida-music-college-fair-offers-access-to-50-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/392373\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Music College Fair offers access to 50+ schools"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Central Florida students considering careers in music and the performing arts will have a chance to meet representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities at the 2026 Florida Music College Fair.<\/p>\n

The free event is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Orlando Science Center.<\/p>\n

Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras is hosting the fair in collaboration with the Florida State University College of Music and the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami.<\/p>\n

Admissions panel returns<\/p>\n

An admissions panel will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. inside the Orlando Science Center\u2019s Digital Adventure Theater.<\/p>\n

Representatives from several universities are expected to discuss the college admissions process, music auditions and what students can expect while preparing for careers in the arts.<\/p>\n

Following the panel, attendees will be able to speak directly with representatives from more than 50 music and performing arts institutions.<\/p>\n

Topics will include admissions, auditions, financial aid, student life and individual academic programs.<\/p>\n

FSYO Executive Director Abigail Tran said the event is intended to make the music admissions process less intimidating for students and their families.<\/p>\n

\u201cFlorida Music College Fair exists to help make the music admissions process less intimidating for students and families,\u201d Tran said.<\/p>\n

The event is open to Central Florida music students, counselors and educators.<\/p>\n

Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to register in advance.<\/p>\n

Register and view the current list of participating schools through Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras.<\/a><\/p>\n

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