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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

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

Housed in the Fred & Dinah Gretsch School of Music

Training

Applied study on trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba with faculty including Dr. Tim Kintzinger (trumpet), Dr. Richard Mason (trombone), and Dr. Stephanie Furry Mason (horn)

Faculty active in orchestral, chamber, and film/television performance

Performance & Productions

Perform in dedicated brass chamber groups: Brass Quintets, Horn Ensemble, Trombone Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble

Play in the 50–55-member Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Wind Symphony, and the Symphony Orchestra

Wind ensembles tour Georgia and the Southeast and have performed in London, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Florence, and Munich

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 Jul 20, 11:00 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

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

Housed in the Fred & Dinah Gretsch School of Music

Training

Applied study on trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba with faculty including Dr. Tim Kintzinger (trumpet), Dr. Richard Mason (trombone), and Dr. Stephanie Furry Mason (horn)

Faculty active in orchestral, chamber, and film/television performance

Performance & Productions

Perform in dedicated brass chamber groups: Brass Quintets, Horn Ensemble, Trombone Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble

Play in the 50–55-member Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Wind Symphony, and the Symphony Orchestra

Wind ensembles tour Georgia and the Southeast and have performed in London, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Florence, and Munich

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

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

Housed in the Fred & Dinah Gretsch School of Music

Training

Applied study on trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba with faculty including Dr. Tim Kintzinger (trumpet), Dr. Richard Mason (trombone), and Dr. Stephanie Furry Mason (horn)

Faculty active in orchestral, chamber, and film/television performance

Performance & Productions

Perform in dedicated brass chamber groups: Brass Quintets, Horn Ensemble, Trombone Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble

Play in the 50–55-member Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Wind Symphony, and the Symphony Orchestra

Wind ensembles tour Georgia and the Southeast and have performed in London, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Florence, and Munich

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$30

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

Repertoire List

Prepared repertoire: two solo pieces, one demonstrating technical ability and one emphasizing lyrical style, or one work with two contrasting sections

Repertoire source: All-State etudes are not accepted as audition material

Scales & technique: all major scales from memory, at least one octave; two octaves preferred

Scales & technique: chromatic scale across your playable range

Repertoire sight-reading: a short excerpt provided at the audition

Repertoire skills: vocally match notes played on piano

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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

Auditions take place on the Statesboro campus

Placement

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

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

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

Entrance audition also serves as the scholarship audition

Pitch-matching (vocal) and sight-reading are part of the audition

Submit video recordings via YouTube, Google Drive, or Dropbox

Materials to Bring

Two copies of your prepared audition music

A copy of your high school transcript

Two letters of recommendation, one from a private teacher or music director

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

Training

Applied study on trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba with faculty including Dr. Tim Kintzinger (trumpet), Dr. Richard Mason (trombone), and Dr. Stephanie Furry Mason (horn)

Faculty active in orchestral, chamber, and film/television performance

Performance & Productions

Perform in dedicated brass chamber groups: Brass Quintets, Horn Ensemble, Trombone Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble

Play in the 50–55-member Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Wind Symphony, and the Symphony Orchestra

Wind ensembles tour Georgia and the Southeast and have performed in London, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Florence, and Munich

Updated Jul 20, 11:00 PM