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BM Music Education

Instrumental

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study AbroadK-12Teacher CertTeacher Prep

Program Recognition

Instrumental concentration prepares K-12 music teachers for public and private school settings

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Music in Music Education leading to Georgia K-12 Teacher Certification

Small class sizes with individualized instruction and private lessons

Training

Instrumental applicants prepare contrasting solo or etude selections, major scales, and sight-reading for applicable audition areas

Percussion applicants prepare marimba or xylophone, timpani, and multiple-percussion or snare drum selections

Coursework, observation hours, and a teaching apprenticeship prepare future public-school music educators

Active student chapters of GMEA (Georgia Music Educators Association) and NAfME (National Association for Music Education)

Study with music education faculty Dr. Robert Saunders and Dr. Isaac Brinberg

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 5d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Instrumental concentration prepares K-12 music teachers for public and private school settings

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Music in Music Education leading to Georgia K-12 Teacher Certification

Small class sizes with individualized instruction and private lessons

Training

Instrumental applicants prepare contrasting solo or etude selections, major scales, and sight-reading for applicable audition areas

Percussion applicants prepare marimba or xylophone, timpani, and multiple-percussion or snare drum selections

Coursework, observation hours, and a teaching apprenticeship prepare future public-school music educators

Active student chapters of GMEA (Georgia Music Educators Association) and NAfME (National Association for Music Education)

Study with music education faculty Dr. Robert Saunders and Dr. Isaac Brinberg

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

Instrumental concentration prepares K-12 music teachers for public and private school settings

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Music in Music Education leading to Georgia K-12 Teacher Certification

Small class sizes with individualized instruction and private lessons

Training

Instrumental applicants prepare contrasting solo or etude selections, major scales, and sight-reading for applicable audition areas

Percussion applicants prepare marimba or xylophone, timpani, and multiple-percussion or snare drum selections

Coursework, observation hours, and a teaching apprenticeship prepare future public-school music educators

Active student chapters of GMEA (Georgia Music Educators Association) and NAfME (National Association for Music Education)

Study with music education faculty Dr. Robert Saunders and Dr. Isaac Brinberg

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

University AppApplication

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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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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 on your principal instrument or voice

Apply separately to Augusta University

Placement

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

Licensure

Graduates earn Georgia Teacher Certification for K-12 music

What's The Process

Audition Process

Auditioning students are automatically considered for music scholarships

Audition Expectations

Principal-instrument performance audition, in person on campus in February and March or by online video

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

Instrumental concentration prepares K-12 music teachers for public and private school settings

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Music in Music Education leading to Georgia K-12 Teacher Certification

Small class sizes with individualized instruction and private lessons

Training

Instrumental applicants prepare contrasting solo or etude selections, major scales, and sight-reading for applicable audition areas

Percussion applicants prepare marimba or xylophone, timpani, and multiple-percussion or snare drum selections

Coursework, observation hours, and a teaching apprenticeship prepare future public-school music educators

Active student chapters of GMEA (Georgia Music Educators Association) and NAfME (National Association for Music Education)

Study with music education faculty Dr. Robert Saunders and Dr. Isaac Brinberg

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 5d ago