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Keyboard, String, Or Guitar

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Music, Composition major with Principal-Applied Area: Keyboard, String, or Guitar

120-credit curriculum pairing individualized piano, organ, guitar, or string lessons with composition training

Training

Complete a junior Half Composition Recital and a senior Full Composition Recital of original works, each juried by faculty committee

Study orchestration, arranging, form and analysis, and conducting alongside Applied Composition coursework

Keyboard, string, and guitar composition majors open in Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Symphony Band, or Concert Choir for four semesters, then continue in Chamber Winds, Chamber Singers, Opera Workshop, or a Small Ensemble

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Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.46

Admit rate

52%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

7.5K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,270

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$22,900

Before aid

Average net price

$12,786

After aid

Newstudents Contundergrad.Pdf · westga.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 4, 12:18 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Music, Composition major with Principal-Applied Area: Keyboard, String, or Guitar

120-credit curriculum pairing individualized piano, organ, guitar, or string lessons with composition training

Training

Complete a junior Half Composition Recital and a senior Full Composition Recital of original works, each juried by faculty committee

Study orchestration, arranging, form and analysis, and conducting alongside Applied Composition coursework

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Music, Composition major with Principal-Applied Area: Keyboard, String, or Guitar

120-credit curriculum pairing individualized piano, organ, guitar, or string lessons with composition training

Training

Complete a junior Half Composition Recital and a senior Full Composition Recital of original works, each juried by faculty committee

Study orchestration, arranging, form and analysis, and conducting alongside Applied Composition coursework

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Fee

$40

Deadline

Early ActionOct 31, 2026

PriorityJan 31, 2027

Admission DeadlineAug 8, 2027

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Prescreen Requirements

Portfolio (Required)

Include audio recordings of at least two original compositions totaling at least five minutes

Include scores when available; scores are strongly encouraged

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Audition Requirements

Additional Materials

Repertoire List

Piano: two contrasting standard-repertoire pieces from different style periods, performed from memory

Guitar: one published solo or etude written or transcribed for classical guitar

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Applicants may complete the Music audition before university admission

Admission to UWG Music and any scholarship award remain contingent on university admission

Apply to UWG and submit the separate Music audition form

Send the audio portfolio to the UWG Music Program as instructed on the official audition guide

The current audition guide publishes piano and guitar requirements for this grouped catalog option; string applicants should confirm repertoire directly with UWG Music

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit the composition portfolio in addition to the principal-instrument or voice performance audition

Complete the published audition requirements for the selected principal-applied area

Auditions may be completed in person or through distance technology

Scholarship Info

Merit Scholarships

UWG Music offers merit scholarships based on the admission audition

Destination: Music is the recommended opportunity to audition for admission and scholarships

Additional Awards

Music majors may apply for university-wide and program scholarships through the UWG scholarship portal

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.46

Admit rate

52%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

7.5K

Earnings

$50K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,270

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$22,900

Before aid

Average net price

$12,786

After aid

Newstudents Contundergrad.Pdf · westga.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM-accredited Bachelor of Music, Composition major with Principal-Applied Area: Keyboard, String, or Guitar

120-credit curriculum pairing individualized piano, organ, guitar, or string lessons with composition training

Training

Complete a junior Half Composition Recital and a senior Full Composition Recital of original works, each juried by faculty committee

Study orchestration, arranging, form and analysis, and conducting alongside Applied Composition coursework

Updated Sep 4, 12:18 AM