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2020-2021 Augusta University Catalog

2020-2021 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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

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Program Overview

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

https://www.augusta.edu/pamplin/music/futurestudents.php

Program Contact

Rosalyn Floyd

706-737-1453

music@augusta.edu

Program Accreditation

The music unit is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

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 Piano Performance Track Curriculum courses.

Core Areas A-E: 42 Hours

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

Area F: 17 Hours

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

Lower Division Theory Courses: 10 Hours

Lower Division Applied Lessons: 4 Hours

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

Major Ensembles: 3 Hours

MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble
MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble
MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble

Bachelor of Music in Performance Common Curriculum: 48 Hours

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

Applied Major Lessons: 10 Hours

At least 8 at upper divisional 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
Upper Division Exam Passed

Recital Experience:

MUSI 1500 - Recital Laboratory (0 Credit Hours) (8 semesters minimum)

Junior/Senior Recital:

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

Studio Classes:

MUSA 2X05- Studio Class (8 semesters minimum)

Music Theory Curriculum: 10 Hours

Music History Curriculum: 8 Hours

Major Ensembles: 5 Hours

MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble
MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble
MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble
MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble
MUSI 36X0- Major Ensemble

Upper Division Music Theory: 4 Hours

Choose from the following:

Miscellaneous Requirements: 6 Hours

MUSI 1810 - Music Technology (1 Credit Hour)
MUSI 3551 - Keyboard Accompanying (1 TO 2 Credit Hours)
MUSI 3560 - Fundamentals of Conducting (1 Credit Hour)
MUSI 3660 - Augusta University Jazz Ensemble (0 TO 1 Credit Hour) or MUSI 4670 - Keyboard Ensemble (0 TO 1 Credit Hour)
MUSI XXXX- Upper Division Music Elective (2 Credit Hours)

Piano Performance Track Curriculum: 18 Hours

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

Pedagogy and Studio Teaching Practicum Experience: 4 Hours

Music History and Literature: 8 Hours

MUSI 4341 - Piano Literature I (2 Credit Hours)
MUSI XXXX
MUSI XXXX
MUSI XXXX

Chamber Music Ensembles: 2 Hours

MUSI 4670 - Keyboard Ensemble (0 TO 1 Credit Hour)
MUSI 46XX

Piano Performance: 4 Hours

Select from the following courses:

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours

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

WELL 1000 - Wellness (2 Credit Hours)
Activity Course: 1 Credit Hour
Activity Course: 1 Credit Hour

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

Program Overview

Program Contact

Program Accreditation

Admissions Information

Progression & Graduation Requirements

Core Areas A-E: 42 Hours

Area F: 17 Hours

Lower Division Theory Courses: 10 Hours

Lower Division Applied Lessons: 4 Hours

Major Ensembles: 3 Hours

Bachelor of Music in Performance Common Curriculum: 48 Hours

Applied Major Lessons: 10 Hours

Recital Experience:

Junior/Senior Recital:

Studio Classes:

Music Theory Curriculum: 10 Hours

Music History Curriculum: 8 Hours

Major Ensembles: 5 Hours

Upper Division Music Theory: 4 Hours

Miscellaneous Requirements: 6 Hours

Piano Performance Track Curriculum: 18 Hours

Pedagogy and Studio Teaching Practicum Experience: 4 Hours

Music History and Literature: 8 Hours

Chamber Music Ensembles: 2 Hours

Piano Performance: 4 Hours

Select from the following courses:

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours

Total Hours for the Degree: 124 Hours