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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Program profile

Study Abroad

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited program within Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Small class sizes with individualized instruction and private lessons

All-Steinway School

Training

Study with faculty including Wycliffe Gordon (jazz trombone), Dr. Pawel Kozak (violin/viola), Dr. Christine Crookall (cello), and Dr. Denis Petrunin (percussion)

Ensembles include Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, and chamber ensembles

Study abroad opportunities available

Facilities

$3.5M renovated Fine Arts Center with improved acoustics and enhanced practice rooms

Dedicated recital space seating 135

Maxwell Theatre: 740-seat performing arts venue hosting about 210 events a year

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.35

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,484

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$25,918

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,954

Before aid

Average net price

$13,787

After aid

Costofattendance · augusta.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited program within Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Small class sizes with individualized instruction and private lessons

All-Steinway School

Training

Study with faculty including Wycliffe Gordon (jazz trombone), Dr. Pawel Kozak (violin/viola), Dr. Christine Crookall (cello), and Dr. Denis Petrunin (percussion)

Ensembles include Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, and chamber ensembles

Study abroad opportunities available

Facilities

$3.5M renovated Fine Arts Center with improved acoustics and enhanced practice rooms

Dedicated recital space seating 135

Maxwell Theatre: 740-seat performing arts venue hosting about 210 events a year

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited program within Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Small class sizes with individualized instruction and private lessons

All-Steinway School

Training

Study with faculty including Wycliffe Gordon (jazz trombone), Dr. Pawel Kozak (violin/viola), Dr. Christine Crookall (cello), and Dr. Denis Petrunin (percussion)

Ensembles include Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, and chamber ensembles

Study abroad opportunities available

Facilities

$3.5M renovated Fine Arts Center with improved acoustics and enhanced practice rooms

Dedicated recital space seating 135

Maxwell Theatre: 740-seat performing arts venue hosting about 210 events a year

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$60

Deadline

Early Action DeadlineOct 31, 2026

Scholarship DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Final Application DeadlineJul 1, 2027

Freshman · augusta.edu

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The audition may be submitted before the university application.

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Auditions

Music Major Auditions (All Students)

Feb 19, 2027Mar 12, 2027

Admission · augusta.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Repertoire

Brass, woodwind, and string applicants: two solo selections, or one solo and one etude of your choice

Prepared selections should contrast in style (one lyrical and one technical)

Percussion applicants: one marimba or xylophone solo or etude (two or four mallets), one solo or etude on four timpani, and one multiple-percussion or snare drum solo or etude

Scales & Technique

Major scales (non-percussion areas)

Audition · augusta.edu

Good to Know

Application Process

Submit the Department of Music application via the department website

Submit an audition video or attend an in-person audition

Apply separately to Augusta University

Placement

Admitted students take music theory and aural-skills placement diagnostics at orientation for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

Auditioning students are automatically considered for music scholarships

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions on campus in February and March

Online audition video accepted in lieu of an in-person audition

Sight-reading is included in the on-campus audition but omitted from online audition videos

A staff accompanist is available for prepared repertoire

Contact

Dr. Angela Morgan: amorgan1@augusta.edu / 706-737-1453

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Awards range from $300 to $3,000 annually

Awarded based on audition performance

Auditioning students are automatically considered for all awards

Must maintain a 2.5 GPA and remain a music major to retain scholarship

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.35

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

49%

Enrollment

5.6K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$8,484

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$25,918

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$27,954

Before aid

Average net price

$13,787

After aid

Costofattendance · augusta.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited program within Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Small class sizes with individualized instruction and private lessons

All-Steinway School

Training

Study with faculty including Wycliffe Gordon (jazz trombone), Dr. Pawel Kozak (violin/viola), Dr. Christine Crookall (cello), and Dr. Denis Petrunin (percussion)

Ensembles include Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, and chamber ensembles

Study abroad opportunities available

Facilities

$3.5M renovated Fine Arts Center with improved acoustics and enhanced practice rooms

Dedicated recital space seating 135

Maxwell Theatre: 740-seat performing arts venue hosting about 210 events a year

Updated 1d ago

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