Oct 03, 2024

2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

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

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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.

augusta.edu/pamplin/music

Program Contact

Dr. Marcel Ramalho
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.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in all Field of Study, Bachelor of Music Performance Common Curriculum, and Vocal 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

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 completed at upper divisional level.

MUSA 2XX4- Major Applied
MUSA 3XX3- Major Applied
MUSA 3XX4- Major Applied
MUSA 4XX3- Major Applied
MUSA 4XX4- Major Applied
Upper Division Exam Passed

Recital Experience:

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

Junior/Senior Recital:

Studio Classes:

MUSA 2105 - Voice Studio Class (0 Credit Hours) (8 semesters minimum)

Music Theory Curriculum: 10 Hours

Music History Curriculum: 8 Hours

Major Ensembles: 5 Hours

Upper Division Music Theory: 2 Hours

MUSI 3720 - Jazz Improvisation I (2 Credit Hours)

Miscellaneous Requirements: 6 Hours

MUSI 1810 - Music Technology (1 Credit Hour)
MUSI 2523 - Class Piano III (1 Credit Hour)
MUSI 2524 - Class Piano IV (1 Credit Hour)
MUSI 3560 - Fundamentals of Conducting (1 Credit Hour)
Upper Division Music Elective (2 Credit Hours)

Vocal Performance Track Curriculum: 20 Hours