Music

The Hodgson School of Music at UGA is one of the rising leaders in music schools today, boasting approximately 600 students and 65 faculty members, some of the finest facilities in the nation, and upwards of 350 public performances each year (including world-class international artists and a twice-yearly residency of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra).

The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music is designed to allow students to study music without the focus of a particular professional major (e.g. Theory, Performance, Education, etc.).  The program provides a strong emphasis in applied music, theory, and music literature with a broad block of general education studies.  Multiple performance opportunities including solo recitals and participation in both large and small ensembles are available.

PLEASE NOTE: all students wishing to enroll in the School of Music must complete an audition, separate application in addition to the UGA application, and other admission criteria available online.

Students holding a B.A. in Music are prepared to enter a variety of fields.  The degree provides a foundation for studio teaching, music business, arts administration, performance, and church music.  Students also pursue graduate study in music or other disciplines that accept a general liberal arts degree for entry.  

The music minor requires 15 credit hours of music courses in the areas of performance, music theory, and music history. The music minor can be completed in as little as two semesters, but most students spend four or more semesters to comfortably complete the required course work.

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