Music Advising Information

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There are two different majors offered by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. The BMUS degree and the AB Music degree. Each is designed for students seeking different professional paths after graduation.

The BMUS degree has 5 different Areas of Emphasis. Each Area of Emphasis has a specific curriculum, recital (performance) requirement and applied instruction requirement.

Bachelor of Music (BMUS)

Areas of Emphasis:

• Music Performance - Vocal or Instrumental

The program of study leading to the degree Bachelor of Music in Music with an Area of Emphasis in Music Performance is designed to develop a strong foundation in music history, music theory, and performance, and as preparation for continued study at the graduate level. The degree provides for maximum development of individual musicianship and the various competencies required by the contemporary performer. The student has numerous opportunities to perform—including required third- and fourth-year solo recitals.

• Music Education - Choral or Instrumental

The program of study leading to the degree Bachelor of Music in Music with an Area of Emphasis in Music Education is designed to prepare the student for a career in teaching. It provides a broad base of general studies, applied music, music theory, and music history and literature. Professional course work and an internship are offered in the third and fourth year of study. Students completing the program are recommended for certification to teach PK-12 music in the public school systems of Georgia. Students may elect to specialize in choral, instrumental, or elementary/general music education.

• Music Therapy

The program of study leading to the degree Bachelor of Music in Music with an Area of Emphasis in Music Therapy includes a comprehensive study of the field of music with a strong emphasis in psychology and the social sciences. It is structured to provide a foundation in the scientific application of music in rehabilitative environments, and it includes a large field experience component as well as an internship. Students who complete the degree are eligible to become Board Certified Music Therapists after passing the Board Certification Examination.

• Music Composition

The Bachelor of Music in Music with an Area of Emphasis in Music Composition provides three years of applied study on a major instrument (years one through three), as well as three years of intensive study in composition (years two through four). Students will be required to participate in seminars which focus on analysis and evaluation of student compositions. The program includes a strong foundation in theory and music literature along with applied study on a secondary instrument. Performance of contemporary music is emphasized. The four years of study culminates with a composition recital that presents a multi-movement or large-form composition for an ensemble of three or more instruments. Students are also required to present recitals in their applied area (vocal or instrumental).

• Music Theory

The program of study leading to the degree Bachelor of Music in Music with an Area of Emphasis in Music Theory is structured to give a strong foundation in the academic study of music theory with concentrations in music history, performance, and an introduction to composition. The course of study in Music Theory includes the areas of form and analysis, counterpoint, and compositional techniques, and culminates in a research project which demonstrates the student's knowledge and abilities in the field.

Bachelor of Arts in Music (AB)

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Music is designed to allow students to study music without the focus of a particular professional major (e.g., Performance, Theory, Music Education). The program is structured to provide a strong emphasis in applied music, theory, and music literature with a broad block of individually determined music credit hours. Due to this flexibility in the degree plan, an A.B. in Music is an excellent candidate for students wanting to pursue a double major or dual degree from UGA.

The requirements listed below are important to be aware of as a music major.
All others are included in CORE or music curriculum.

University Requirements

• GPA above 2.0
• US & GA Constitution (POLS 1101)
• US & GA History (HIST 2111 or 2112)
• First Year Odyssey Seminar (FYOS)
• Physical Education (PEDB)

Franklin College Requirements

AB, Composition, Theory, & Performance Majors:

• Foreign Language (proficiency through the third level)
• Literature

Education & Therapy Majors:

• All requirements built into degree program

All students are required to complete the following requirements to graduate from the University of Georgia.

• 121 credit hours total for BMUS Music Composition, Music Performance, Music Theory, and AB Music majors - Students must graduate with a minimum of 121 credit hours.
• 129 credit hours total for BMUS Music Education-Students must graduate with a minimum of 129 credit hours.
• 130 credit hours total for BMUS Music Therapy-Students must graduate with a minimum of 130 credit hours.
• 39 credit hours of upper division coursework - All students must meet this minimum to graduate. An upper division course is anything with a course number that begins with 3 or above. For example, MUSI 3030 is an upper division course.
• Cultural Diversity, Environmental Awareness, Federal & Georgia Constitution, and US & GA History requirements - These requirements should be fulfilled by courses you need for core requirements. There are also exemption exams for Federal & Georgia and US & GA History.
• Experiential Learning - This requirement is usually built into the music major and is fulfilled by the large ensemble requirement.
• Physical Education - 1 credit-hour of any PEDB course is required for degree completion.

Need both Franklin and Core requirements? Take a look at the list of Silver Bullet courses that can fulfill multiple requirements!

This List may change throughout the semester and will be updated as needed

Please check your Degree Works and Major Requirements

**Many of these courses require Permission of Major (POM) or Permission of Department (POD)

Check UGA Bulletin for prerequisites and credit limits

Music Theory:

MUSI 4100/6100 Interpreting Popular Music (3) (prereq: 2100 and 2110)

MUSI 4140/6140 Tonal Counterpoint (3) (prereq: 2100 and 2110)

MUSI 4175/6175 Exploring Math and Music (3) (prereq: 2100 and 2110)

MUSI 8120 Contemporary Post Tonal Analysis (3)

MUSI 8150 Music Theory Pedagogy (3)

Music History:

Required Music History Courses: Choose one for Fall

MUSI 3020 World Music, Africa, Europe and the Americas (3)

MUSI 3210 Music in the Western Tradition (pre- 1750) (3) (Prereq: MUSI 1120 and MUSI 1130)

MUSI 3030 Music in the US

Music History Electives:

MUSI 4270/6270 Topics in Musical Cultures of the World (3) (prerq MUSI 3030 or 3210 or 3220 or 3020 or 3021 or POD)

MUSI 8310 (3) Special Topics in Musicology

Additional Music Electives:

Upper Division (3000-5000 level):

MUSI 3490 (2) Choral Conducting (prereq: MUSI 3480)

MUSI 3500 (2) Band Conducting (prereq: MUSI 3480)

MUSI 3510 (2) Orchestral Conducting (prereq: MUSI 3480)

MUSI 4030 (1) Double Reed Making Seminar (Must be a double reed)

MUSI 4010 (2) Intro to Music Technology (Permission of Major)

MUSI 4475 (3) Advanced Acting for Singers

MUSI 4650/6650 (3) Media Composition and Production I (prereq: MUSI 2100 and 2110 and 3600)

MUSI 4670/6670 (3) Orchestration for Film (prereq: MUSI 1100 or MUSI 3550)

MUSI 3900 Applied Instruction for Musical Theater Cert. (1-2) POD

MUSI 4735/6735 University Philharmonia (1) POD

MUSI 5610/7610 (2) Media Composition Instruction (prereq: MUSI 4660/6660 or POD)

MUSI 5801/7801 Critical Listening (3) (prereq: MUSI 1100 or MUSI 3550)

MUSI 5802/7802 Classical Recording I (2) POD

Small Ensembles:

MUSI 4730/6730 African American Choral Ensemble (1)

MUSI 4850/6850 Opera Ensemble (1) POD (Must currently be in Vocal Instruction)

MUSI 4855/6855 Opera Theater (1) POD (Must currently be in Vocal Instruction)

MUSI 4781/6781 Jazz Ensemble I (1) POM

MUSI 4784/6784 Jazz Improv I (1) POM

MUSI 4785/6785 Jazz Ensemble II (1) (prereq: MUSI 4781 and POM)

MUSI 4786/6785 Jazz Improv II (1) (prereq: MUSI 4784 and POM)

MUSI 4790/6790 Chamber Music Ensemble (1) (Permission of School)

MUSI 4870/6870 Asian Music Ensemble (1)

MUSI 4880/6880 Latin American Music Ensemble (1)

MUSI 5010/7010 Advanced Steel Drum Band (1)

MUSI 5200/7200 Repertory SIngers (1)

MUSI 5250/7250 (1) UGA Choral Project

Large Ensembles: (Music Majors and Music Minors will need to do a Placement Audition)

MUSI 4700 UGA Glee Club (1)
MUSI 4710 GA Treble Choir (1)
MUSI 4740/6740 University Symphony (1) POD
MUSI 4750/6750 University Chorus (1)
MUSI 4755/6755 Guitar Ensemble (1) (prereq: Two hours of MUSI 4700 or MUSI 4710 or MUSI 4750/6750)
MUSI 4760/6760 UGA Hodgson’s Singers (1) POD
MUSI 4838/6838 Symphonic Band (1) POD
MUSI 4839/6839 Wind Symphony (1) POD
MUSI 4840/6840 Wind Ensemble (1) PO

Each year the CURO Research Award provides 500 scholarships of $1,000 each to outstanding undergraduate students across campus to actively participate in faculty-mentored research in any discipline.

Because of the scholarship nature of the award, students must be registered for a course (MUSI 4960/70/80/90R) during the semester in which they receive the award. Receiving a CURO Research Award qualifies for Experiential Learning credit if you present at the spring CURO Symposium.

Deadlines

• FALL – due by July 15
• SPRING – due by November 1
• SUMMER – due by April 15

Important details

• CURO Research Awards are one-semester scholarships (fall, spring, or summer).
• You must be registered for a course in the semester in which you receive the award.
• You may register for CURO course credit for your research, but it is not required.
• You may conduct research with faculty members outside of your department, college, or school, if it is beneficial for your program of study.
• You can receive the award more than once.
• All award recipients are expected to present their research at the spring CURO Symposium.

More Info and Application Link!

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****If you have HOPE or Zell, make sure you pay close attention to what is required to utilize your funding here: https://osfa.uga.edu/types-of-aid/undergraduate/scholarships/hope-and-zell-miller-scholarships/transient-process/

• Franklin College: https://franklin.uga.edu/franklin-college-scholarship-application
• Hispanic Student Fund: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
• Scholarship Universe: https://osfa.uga.edu/types-of-aid/undergraduate/scholarships/uga-non-uga-scholarship-information/
• UGA Scholarships: https://www.admissions.uga.edu/afford/scholarships/
• Engagement, Leadership, and Service Scholarships: https://els.uga.edu/about/scholarships/
• Experiential Learning: https://el.uga.edu/for-students/scholarships/scholarships/
• Study Away: https://studyaway.uga.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.ViewLink&Parent_ID=8D2F7110-5056-BA1F-74E84EDD5F0A99DC&Link_ID=04366E1C-5056-BA1F-74EF786E8BC09AD1

• Are you planning to graduate this spring, or summer? You should apply to graduate NOW!

• Why? Because putting in an application to graduate allows the graduation certification officers to look at your record and warn you of any impending issues!

• But what if I change my mind? That is okay, you can just email the Registrar and cancel your graduation application at reghelp@uga.edu.

• Shouldn't I wait until I’ve registered for my final semester to apply? NOPE! The longer you wait, the less time the graduation certification officers have to review your documents and the less time you have to make a correction.

• What about spring and summer graduation? There is no longer a separate summer commencement event. The spring and summer commencement are merged, so summer candidates “walk” in May. If you are finishing your final credits in summer, your graduation application MUST be for summer and not spring.

• READ the INSTRUCTIONS for HOW to APPLY: https://reg.uga.edu/student-records/graduation/apply-to-graduate/

• What if I have more than one program of study? You will create a separate graduation application for each of your majors and certificates. Minors do not require a graduation application.
• Having problems with the application? You should email the Office of the Registrar at reghelp@uga.edu. *Include your full name and student id#.*

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