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    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bachelor of Music with a major in Performance and a concentration in Instrumental


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Program Overview

Performance prepares students for careers as instrumentalists in symphonic, jazz and popular styles; as singers in opera, theatre, and popular music; and as solo recitalists, accompanists, private and college teachers, and church musicians.

Program Coordinator
Angela Morgan, DM
706-737-1453
music@augusta.edu
Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website. https://www.augusta.edu/admissions/

Progression & Graduation Requirements
  • A grade of C or better is required in all Area F, Bachelor of Music Performance Common Curriculum, and Instrumental Performance Track Curriculum courses.

Core Area A-E: 42 Hours


For more information on Core Curriculum Areas A-E, see Core Requirements .

Area F for Bachelor of Music in Performance


(Grade of C or better is required in all these courses)

Lower Division Theory Courses: 10 Hours


Lower Division Applied Lessons: 4 Hours


Take each of the following courses:


  • MUSA 1XX1 - Applied Lessons: Concentration
  • MUSA 1XX2 - Applied Lessons: Concentration
  • MUSA 2XX3 - Applied Lessons: Major
  • Audition for Performance Major Passed

Major Ensembles as assigned: 3 Hours


Bachelor of Music in Performance Common Curriculum: 46 Hours


(Grade of C or better is required in all these courses)

Applied Major Lessons: 10 Hours


(at least 8 hours completed at upper division level)

  • MUSA 2XX4- Applied Lessons: Major
  • MUSA 3XX3- Applied Lessons: Major
  • MUSA 3XX4- Applied Lessons: Major
  • MUSA 4XX3- Applied Lessons: Major
  • MUSA 4XX4- Applied Lessons: Major

Recital Experience:


Junior/Senior Recital:


  • MUSA 3XX5- Junior Recital
  • MUSA 4XX5- Senior Recital

Studio Classes:


  • MUSA 2XX5- Studio Class (8 semesters minimum)

Music Theory Curriculum: 10 Hours


Music History Curriculum: 8 Hours


Major Ensembles: 5 Hours


  • MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble

Upper Division Music Theory: 4 Hours


  • MUSI XXXX
  • MUSI XXXX

Instrumental Performance Track Curriculum: 18 Hours


Grade of C or better is required in all these courses.

Pedagogy and Studio Teaching Practicum Experience: 4 Hours


 Minimum of 2 credits of Directed Studio Teaching required.

Upper Division Music History and Literature: 8 Hours


  • MUSI XXXX
  • MUSI XXXX
  • MUSI XXXX
  • MUSI XXXX

Small Ensembles: 6 Hours


(as assigned from MUSI 3660 ‑46XX)

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours


Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

Total Hours for the Degree: 124 Hours


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