Dive into a Music education that blends performance, music theory and practical training and prepare yourself for an exciting career in music. You’ll learn from distinguished faculty members and gain real-world experience through award-winning ensembles and fieldwork opportunities, ensuring you graduate with the skills and confidence to excel in the evolving field of music.
Locations
- Statesboro Campus
Why Get your Music Degree at Georgia Southern?
Majoring in Music at 秋葵视频 offers a comprehensive, dynamic education that blends tradition with modern innovation.
From your first day, you鈥檒l immerse yourself in the music world, participating in award-winning ensembles and honing your craft under the guidance of nationally and internationally recognized faculty. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, providing access to state-of-the-art facilities and performance spaces, allowing you to develop skills in various disciplines such as composition, performance, music technology, and pedagogy.
At Georgia Southern, you鈥檒l gain a deep understanding of music鈥檚 historical and cultural contexts while mastering technical proficiency across different instruments and technology. The curriculum fosters not only musical excellence but also critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, preparing you for a wide range of careers in the evolving music industry. Whether you’re interested in performance, teaching, or music production, a Music degree from Georgia Southern equips you to thrive in the enriching, exciting world of music.
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What Can You Do With a Bachelor of Music?
A music degree from Georgia Southern opens doors to a variety of fulfilling career paths both within and beyond the traditional music industry.
You can pursue roles in performance, teaching, music production, and composition, or explore opportunities in music therapy, arts administration, and sound engineering. Our program equips you with valuable skills in critical listening, creativity, and technical proficiency, allowing you to thrive in diverse fields such as entertainment, education, and the expanding digital music landscape.
With a strong foundation in both practical musicianship and entrepreneurial skills, a music degree empowers you to craft a dynamic and sustainable career in the evolving world of music.
Where our graduates work:
- Education
- Churches
- Cultural Centers
- Music Production
- Film and Television
- Media and Journalism
What our graduates do:
- Arts/Music Management
- K-12 Band Teacher
- Composer/Conductor
- Choral Director
- Concert Promoter
- Producer/Mixer
- Music Writer
What You鈥檒l Learn
Work toward a well-rounded music education that covers everything from performance techniques and music theory to music history and technology.
In the Music program at Georgia Southern, you鈥檒l study a diverse range of subjects, such as composition, music technology, pedagogy, and literature, while refining your skills on your chosen instrument or voice. Our curriculum is designed to deepen your understanding of music鈥檚 cultural and historical contexts, allowing you to analyze various musical styles and genres critically. With hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from distinguished faculty, you鈥檒l be fully prepared to excel in the evolving field of music.
Concentrations
Customize your Music Major with a concentration. Depending on where your interests lie, you can choose from specialized concentrations like Composition, Performance, and Piano.
Composition Concentration
The Composition program at Georgia Southern creates opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to develop their artistic voice within the musical landscape of the 21st century. An environment that encourages exploration and creative collaboration, supported by first-class sound technology and sophisticated performing spaces, allows our students to create and present a wide range of musical works for acoustic and electronic media.
- Introductory class followed by 6 semesters of individual instruction
- Weekly forum to present work and receive feedback from peers and faculty
- Participate in several musical ensembles
- Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
Performance Concentration
Dig into performance from day one, joining one of several award-winning ensembles or choirs. Coached by faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized musicians, you鈥檒l have unlimited opportunities to hone your skills and connect with fellow students 鈥� and with audiences.
- Focus on instrumental performance, vocal performance or keyboard
- Participate in several musical ensembles
- Accreditated by the National Association of Schools of Music
Music Education Concentration
Take Action
Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application:
- Create an .
- Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
- Once complete, pay the $30 application fee or upload a . Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.
You can check your application status at three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.
秋葵视频 to the Master芒聙聶s program- The Music Technology Lab
A general purpose classroom environment for music technology. It hosts 16 individual student stations, each featuring a computer, a keyboard controller, and an audio interface. All stations are equipped with a variety of software packages. Also available are a host of sensors, arduinos, and analog components that are at the disposal of students interested in analog audio circuitry, new interface creation, and other creative hardware. - Recording Studio
A fully outfitted recording studio with live room and control room. - Studio A
Our studio for recording, mixing, and composing. The centerpiece of the studio is an SSL AWS 948 mixing console. There is an abundance of outboard processing equipment and mastering hardware. The studio also keeps an impressive variety of microphones at the ready. The Studio houses several analog synthesizers and processors, as well as a 录鈥� reel-to-reel tape machine. A wide variety of programs and software packages are utilized for musical creation. - Studio B
A studio for multichannel audio, production, and experimentation with new interfaces for musical expression. Studio B serves as our studio for advanced work in Spatialization (up to 10.1 surround) and Electroacoustic Composition. - Audio-visual Creativity Studio
A room that houses a virtual reality system and equipment for creating audio-visual compositions and productions. The audio-visual creativity studio meets the needs of those doing advanced work in audio-visual interactivity, especially in the context of virtual reality.
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Ready to dive into a Music education that blends performance, music theory and practical training and prepare yourself for an exciting career in music? Learn more about earning your Bachelor鈥檚 in Music at 秋葵视频.
Contact Us
Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music
P.O. Box 8052
Statesboro, GA 30460
music@georgiasouthern.edu