Department of Performing Arts
The North Georgia College and State University Department of Performing Arts offers the following degree programs:
- Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Bachelor of Science in Music Education
- Master of Music (refer to Graduate Bulletin)
The Department of Performing Arts also offers a minor in both music and theater.
The department provides a variety of core curriculum courses available in Area C and electives to the student body at large. Any open-option student who is considering a major in music or music education should consult an academic advisor in the Department of Performing Arts as soon as possible in order to make informed decisions when planning a course of study. An entrance audition and consent of the head of the Department of Performing Arts is required before a major in music or music education may be declared.
Core Curriculum-Area C Requirements
Every undergraduate North Georgia student is required to complete a course in either performing arts, visual arts, speech or philosophy as a part of the Area C core curriculum requirements. Successful completion of any one of the following performing arts courses fulfills this requirement:
Applied Music
Each student who is enrolled for applied principal music instruction must concurrently participate fully in a related North Georgia performance ensemble. Such participation is considered a vital part of the student's applied music instruction regardless of whether the student chooses to enroll for ensemble credit.
Senior Recital Requirements
Each candidate for the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Science in Music Education must successfully present a public senior recital in her or his principal applied medium. Detailed information regarding senior recital requirements may be found in the North Georgia Music Student Handbook.
Proficiency Exams
Each candidate for the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Science in Music Education must successfully pass proficiency exams in conducting and piano. Detailed information regarding these requirements may be found in the North Georgia Music Student Handbook.
Grade Requirement
All music majors must achieve a grade of C or better in each Department of Performing Arts course (including core curriculum and transfer courses) taken to fulfill degree requirements.
Performance Ensembles
The following North Georgia College & State University performance ensembles regularly present concerts on and off campus. Enrollment in these ensembles is open to all qualified students by audition regardless of major.
Singers |
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Patriot Choir |
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Women's Chorus |
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Madrigal Singers |
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Symphonic Band |
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Golden Eagle Band |
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Jazz Orchestra |
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Chamber Symphony |
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Jazz Combo |
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Percussion Ensemble |
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Music Theatre Workshop |
Some of these ensembles regularly tour throughout the Southeast, and occasionally travel to other parts of the United States and overseas to represent the University as ambassadors of good will. In addition, musical theatre presentations are scheduled in some years. Enrolled students are required to participate fully in all such activities outside of regular class time, as outlined in the course syllabus.
In addition to these standard performance ensembles, various jazz, bluegrass, and instrumental chamber ensembles are organized to meet the needs of the students. These ensembles offer educational and creative performance opportunities, while providing a setting for the development of practical leadership experience for students who are enrolled in applied principal music instruction.