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School of Music • DeLand, Florida
Quick Take
Stetson's School of Music in DeLand, FL offers classical, opera, jazz, and sacred music programs with strong merit scholarships, a dedicated music school identity, and Central Florida arts access. The school is one of Florida's most distinctive private music programs, with an active opera program, strong faculty, and a residential campus culture that places music at the center of student life in the heart of the state.
Stetson at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Stetson University School of Music |
| Setting | private |
| Program Size | medium |
| Genres / Styles | choral, classical, contemporary, jazz, opera, sacred |
| Primary Instrument | bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, conducting, jazz, music education, opera, performance, sacred music |
| Musical Selectivity | selective |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | selective |
| Average GPA | 3.55 |
| Application Deadline | Nov 1 (EA) | Feb 15 (regular) |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | competitive |
| Audition Window | Jan–Mar |
| Prescreening | is required |
| Location | |
| City / State | DeLand, Florida |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Stetson website
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Program Overview
The music program at Stetson is medium in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Stetson supports the following musical genres/styles: choral, classical, contemporary, jazz, opera, sacred. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Stetson website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Stetson can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Stetson website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Stetson
Students at Stetson can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, jazz, music education, opera, performance, sacred music. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Stetson website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Stetson is selective. Academically, it is selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.55. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Stetson is Nov 1 (EA) | Feb 15 (regular) of each year.
Visit the Shenandoah website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Stetson, and the school's auditions are considered to be competitive. The audition window is Jan–Mar of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is required.
Visit the Stetson website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Stetson sits in DeLand, a historic small Florida city between Orlando and Daytona, with a close-knit arts community, a resident orchestra, and easy access to Central Florida's broader cultural life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stetson hard to get into?
Admission to Stetson is considered selective for music and selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Stetson?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Stetson.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Stetson?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Stetson?
Admitted students at Stetson have an average GPA of 3.55. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Stetson?
The application deadline for Stetson is Nov 1 (EA) | Feb 15 (regular), with live auditions typically held Jan–Mar. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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