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Nov 24, 2024
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2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog
Bachelor of Music with a major in Performance and a concentration in Jazz Studies
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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/jazz
Program Accreditation
The music unit is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Program Contact
Wycliffe Gordon
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 Jazz Studies 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
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Field of Study Courses: 17 Hours
Grade of C or better is required in all of the following courses.
Lower Division Applied Lessons: 4 Hours
- MUSA 1XX1 - Applied Lessons: Concentration
- MUSA 1XX2 - Applied Lessons: Concentration
- MUSA 2XX3 - Applied Jazz Lessons: Major
- Audition for Jazz Studies Major Passed
Major Ensembles: 3 Hours
- MUSI 36X0-Major Ensemble
- MUSI 36X0-Major Ensemble
- MUSI 36X0-Major Ensemble
Bachelor of Music in Performance in Common Curriculum: 46 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 Jazz Lessons: Major*
- MUSA 3XX3- Applied Jazz Lessons: Major*
- MUSA 3XX4- Applied Jazz Lessons: Major*
- MUSA 4XX3- Applied Jazz Lessons: Major*
- MUSA 4XX4- Applied Jazz Lessons: Major*
- Upper Division Exam Passed
*Jazz Studies Majors will take Applied Instruction in Jazz (i.e. Jazz Trumpet, Jazz Saxophone, etc. from this point.
Recital Experience: 0 Hours
Junior/ Senior Recital: 0 Hours
- MUSA 3XX5- Junior Recital
- MUSA 4XX5- Senior Recital
Studio Classes: 8 Hour Minimum
- 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 Divison Music Theory: 4 Hours
Miscellaneous Requirements: 8 Hours
Jazz Studies Performance Track Curriculum: 16 Hours
Grade of C or better is required in all these courses.
Pedagogy Experience: 2 Hours
Music History and Literature Core: 8 Hours
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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