Admission to Program
Interested B.Mus. AoE Music Education majors should submit a departmental application form for the dual degree pathway by the end of the first semester of their junior year, either at the time of their first semester performance jury or their junior recital, whichever occurs at the end of the first semester of their junior year. The departmental application form can be found on the Hugh Hodgson School of Music website (www.music.uga.edu).
The skill, musicianship, and artistry demonstrated in the junior-level performance jury and junior recital will form the principal eligibility for admission. Applicants will submit three letters of reference, including their principal studio teacher, a major ensemble conductor, and one additional member of the music faculty.
Other eligibility requirements include:
• Obtain a C or better in all Area VI and pre-professional course work
• A cumulative and overall GPA of 2.8,
• A passing grade or exemption on the GACE Entry Assessment,
• A pre-service certificate,
• Successful completion of the following courses: MUSI 2100 Music Theory III; MUSI 2110 Aural Skills III; MUSI 2520 Class Piano III (Choral Music Education Majors must also have completed MUSI 2550 Piano for Choral Music Educators); MUSI 2820 Sophomore Applied Lessons & Recital; and at least one course from the following: MUSI 3020, 3021, 3210, 3220, or 3030 required Music History course.
Curriculum
Graduate-level courses that may be used to satisfy undergraduate and graduate program requirements.
MUSI 7810 - Masters Lessons (2 credit hours)
MUSI 7810 - Masters Lessons & Recital (3 credit hours)
MUSI 6XXX - Masters Large Ensemble (1 credit hour)
MUSI 6XXX-8XXX - Graduate Music Theory Elective (3 credit hours)
MUSI 6XXX - 8XXX - Graduate Music History Elective (3 credit hours)
MUSI XXXX - Graduate Music Elective (3 credit hours)
Additional requirements that are unique to this Double Dawgs program:
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Admission to Graduate Program
Apply to the UGA Graduate School using the online application
- Apply to the Hugh Hodgson School of Music (using the web site), including:
• A statement of purpose
• CV
• Brief reflective essay
• Pre-screening audition materials, as required
• Three letters of recommendation
• Application fee
• Schedule and complete a masters-level performance audition