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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Two-year pathway degree applicable toward a four-year BM in Music
•Available on Blue Ridge, Cumming, and Gainesville campuses
•Audition automatically places students in consideration for music scholarships
TRANSFER PATHWAY
•Seamless transfer into bachelor's degree programs at UNG
•BM concentrations include Vocal Performance, Piano, Instrumental Performance, Musical Arts, and Music Education
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Auditions
Music Audition (Dahlonega)Mar 28, 2026
Music Audition (Dahlonega)Aug 8, 2026
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VOICE AUDITION — TWO CONTRASTING ART SONGS AND/OR ARIAS
•From the standard secular or sacred repertoire, 17th-21st centuries
•One selection must be in English
•One selection must be in Italian, French, or German
•Must be performed from memory
NOTE
•Requirements vary by applied instrument — see audition page for other instruments
Additional Materials
Sheet music (required if using ung accompanist)
•Must be in original score format
•Public domain photocopies must be double-sided
APPLICATION LOGISTICS
•Register for audition via UNG Music Audition portal
•University application via Common App or GAFutures
ELIGIBILITY
•Seamless transfer into BM Music concentrations at UNG Dahlonega
ADMISSION PATHWAY
•Available on Blue Ridge, Cumming, and Gainesville campuses
AUDITION PROCESS
•Must be accepted into UNG before starting the music pathway
•Auditioning automatically places you in consideration for music scholarships
•Contact: Dr. Benjamin Schoening (benjamin.schoening@ung.edu) for voice questions
AUDITION EXPECTATIONS
•In-person audition at UNG Dahlonega campus
•Register at least two weeks in advance of audition date
•Audition requirements vary by applied instrument
•Two contrasting art songs/arias from memory
•One in English, one in Italian, French, or German
•Sight-reading component
•Bring own accompanist (recommended) or UNG provides one
•No taped or CD accompaniment allowed
•Auditioning automatically places students in consideration for music scholarships
Program info updated 1h ago
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Two-year pathway degree applicable toward a four-year BM in Music
•Available on Blue Ridge, Cumming, and Gainesville campuses
•Audition automatically places students in consideration for music scholarships
TRANSFER PATHWAY
•Seamless transfer into bachelor's degree programs at UNG
•BM concentrations include Vocal Performance, Piano, Instrumental Performance, Musical Arts, and Music Education
Updated 1h ago
Academic School Information
3.40
Avg GPA (W)
68%
Admit Rate
37%
Grad Rate
16,146
Enrollment
$50,135
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$5,285
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,503
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$9,823
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$6,981
Family Income $30k - $48k$7,261
Family Income $48k - $75k$10,118
Family Income $75k - $110k$12,059
Family Income $110k+$13,481
