Student Webinar Series

The FMEA Student Development Committee is planning a series of virtual sessions for high school students considering pursuing music in college! Session topics will include choosing a school that is right for you, admissions, auditions, college life, financial aid, and more!

Past Webinar Recordings

I Think I Want to Major in Music! Now What?
Dr. Robert Clark, Vanderbilt University
November 23, 2020 6:30 p.m.
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Life as a College Music Student
Monday, December 14, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
Student participants will hear from current college music majors. Topics will include how to prepare for college life, what to expect as a music major, tips for success, and more!
Presented by Florida NAfME Collegiate Members
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Choosing the Music School that's Right for You
Student participants will learn about different types of colleges/universities and the opportunities they present.  
Mark Belfast, PhD, Southeastern University
Steven Kelly, PhD, Florida State University
Shelby Chipman, PhD, Florida A&M University
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Careers in Music
Student participants will learn about some of the many career opportunities that exist for music majors.
Lisa Hewitt, Elementary Music Teacher, Orange County Public Schools
Matt Brown, Recording Engineer and Music Producer
Nicole Kirby, Music Therapist, Nemours Childrens’ Hospital
Brian Blume, Musician, Pershing’s Own U.S. Army Band
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Music Opportunities in College for Everyone!
Participants learn about a variety of music opportunities available in colleges and universities that are available to all students regardless of what they are majoring in. The panelists also discuss various types of majors and minors in music and double-majoring.
Chandler Wilson, PhD, Florida State University
Kelly Miller, DMA, University of Central Florida
DaLaine Chapman, Florida Atlantic University
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