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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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PK-12Teacher Cert

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

PK-12Teacher Cert

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BM Music Education

Choral

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

PK-12Teacher Cert

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Housed in the Fred & Dinah Gretsch School of Music

Qualifies graduates for Georgia P-12 (T4) music-teaching certification

Training

Choral emphasis preparing future choral and general (elementary) music teachers

Curriculum pairs music theory and conducting with choral methods and pedagogy

Field experience in local public schools begins in the second year and builds to a full semester of student teaching

Performance & Productions

Sing with the Georgia Southern Chorale and University Singers

Many candidates gain added experience directing local church choirs and community groups

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.44

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

21.8K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,118

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$22,748

Before aid

Average net price

$15,267

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · georgiasouthern.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 12:55 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Housed in the Fred & Dinah Gretsch School of Music

Qualifies graduates for Georgia P-12 (T4) music-teaching certification

Training

Choral emphasis preparing future choral and general (elementary) music teachers

Curriculum pairs music theory and conducting with choral methods and pedagogy

Field experience in local public schools begins in the second year and builds to a full semester of student teaching

Performance & Productions

Sing with the Georgia Southern Chorale and University Singers

Many candidates gain added experience directing local church choirs and community groups

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Housed in the Fred & Dinah Gretsch School of Music

Qualifies graduates for Georgia P-12 (T4) music-teaching certification

Training

Choral emphasis preparing future choral and general (elementary) music teachers

Curriculum pairs music theory and conducting with choral methods and pedagogy

Field experience in local public schools begins in the second year and builds to a full semester of student teaching

Performance & Productions

Sing with the Georgia Southern Chorale and University Singers

Many candidates gain added experience directing local church choirs and community groups

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Statesboro Campus Audition

Feb 15, 2027Mar 3, 2027

Statesboro Campus Audition (last for scholarship consideration)Feb 27, 2027

Music · georgiasouthern.edu

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

Two memorized selections in contrasting styles

One selection must be in a foreign language

One selection must be in English

One music theater piece is permissible

Suggested repertoire: Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias, or the First or Second Book of Solos compiled by Joan Boytim

No pop songs or unaccompanied selections are allowed

Accompaniment

Live accompaniment for in-person auditions

Taped accompaniment is permissible for video submissions

Aural Skills

Aural and sight-singing skills will be tested, and an interview conducted

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Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to the university via Common App or Georgia Southern direct portal

Separately apply to the department via the music application form

Placement

Admitted students take a music theory diagnostic exam for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition & Interview

Perform a principal-instrument entrance audition (see your instrument's requirements)

Choral-emphasis applicants audition on voice; instrumental-emphasis applicants audition on their primary instrument

A teaching-disposition interview is part of the admission process

Live audition on the Statesboro campus, or submit a video audition

Entrance audition also serves as the scholarship audition

Contact

Email: music@georgiasouthern.edu

Phone: 912-478-5396

Scholarship Info

Gretsch School Scholarships

Scholarships available for new music majors based on audition/interview results and academic qualifications

Carol A. Carter scholarships for new students are renewable for four years

Must audition by February 27, 2027 to be considered for scholarship

Continuing student scholarships based on performance and academic excellence via endowment program

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.44

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

55%

Enrollment

21.8K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,118

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$22,748

Before aid

Average net price

$15,267

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · georgiasouthern.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Housed in the Fred & Dinah Gretsch School of Music

Qualifies graduates for Georgia P-12 (T4) music-teaching certification

Training

Choral emphasis preparing future choral and general (elementary) music teachers

Curriculum pairs music theory and conducting with choral methods and pedagogy

Field experience in local public schools begins in the second year and builds to a full semester of student teaching

Performance & Productions

Sing with the Georgia Southern Chorale and University Singers

Many candidates gain added experience directing local church choirs and community groups

Updated Aug 5, 12:55 AM