Nov 24, 2024

2024-2025 Augusta University 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.

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Program Accreditation

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

Program Contact

Rosalyn Floyd
706-737-1453
music@augusta.edu

Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in all Field of Study, Bachelor of Music Performance Common Curriculum, and Piano Performance Track Curriculum courses.

Program Information

Program Length: 4 Years
Academic Focus Area: Arts and Humanities [HUAR]
CIP Code: 50.0903
Program Code: 1BM-PERFORM

Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS Requirements .

Field of Study Courses: 17 Hours

A grade of C or better is required in all of the following 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