University of North Georgia is a public university in Dahlonega, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1873 as the North Georgia Agricultural College, and was renamed to its current name in 1970. The university has 5 colleges and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a member of the University System of Georgia.

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The UNG music department offers a Bachelor of Music with a major in music and a concentration in instrumental music education. The unique appeal of the music education program lies in the supportive relationships formed within the UNG music department, which brings performers and educators together in a community of practice. Throughout their participation in the program, students will build a portfolio of high-quality music, materials, and lessons in preparation for student teaching. Students will gain practical experience through peer-to-peer instruction, while observations in the field will help them to develop strategies and best practices in music education. The training that students receive at the UNG Department of Music puts you on a path of excellence that leads to a professional career as a music educator. You do need not be a perfect performer or solo instrumentalist, but with motivation and a great work ethic, you will become the inspiration and model musician and educator. If you have a passion for music and a love for teaching, be a leader in music education at UNG! Show less

A successful entrance audition in the appropriate applied area is required for all students who desire to pursue either an Associate’s pathway in music or music education or a Bachelor of Music degree. Students who exhibit a high level of talent and potential, but are deficient in their applied area, may be offered provisional admission to the degree program and allowed to re-audition following one semester of secondary level study. Students who do not successfully pass the audition will not be admitted into the degree program. For additional information on audition dates and requirements, please visit the Auditions page of the Department of Music website.

All music majors and minors must achieve a grade of C or higher in each Department of Music course (MUAP, MUED, and MUSC), including core curriculum and transfer courses, that are taken to fulfill degree requirements.

Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) - 42 hours
Refer to Core Curriculum (Areas A-E)

Area A1: No exceptions

Area A2: No exceptions

Area B: No exceptions

Area C: No exceptions

Area D: No exceptions

Area E: No exceptions

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major - 18 hours
Foundations - 12 hours
MUSC 1001 - Music Theory I
MUSC 1002 - Music Theory II
MUSC 1011 - Aural Skills I
MUSC 1012 - Aural Skills II
MUSC 1201 - Concert Attendance x2
MUSC 1321 - Class Piano I *
MUSC 1322 - Class Piano II *
MUSC 2321 - Class Piano III *
MUSC 2322 - Class Piano IV *

* Students whose major instrument is piano or who are competent to exempt these courses shall substitute elective hours from courses in MUSC or MUAP, in consultation with their advisor, to complete this portion of the curriculum.

Ensemble - 4 hours
MUSC 1700-1990 - Ensemble
MUSC 1700-1990 - Ensemble
MUSC 2700-2990 - Ensemble
MUSC 2700-2990 - Ensemble
Applied Study - 2 hours
MUAP 16xx - Major Applied Music (1 hour)
MUAP 16xx - Major Applied Music (1 hour)
Major Requirements - 75 hours
Common Body of Knowledge - 21 hours
MUSC 1201 - Concert Attendance x4
MUSC 2001 - Music Theory III
MUSC 2002 - Music Theory IV
MUSC 2013 - Aural Skills III
MUSC 2014 - Aural Skills IV
MUSC 3201 - Beginning Conducting
MUSC 3230 - Music Technology
MUSC 3401 - Music History I
MUSC 3402 - Music History II
MUSC 3403 - Music History III
Advanced Knowledge and Skills - 10 hours
MUSC 1330 - Elementary Vocal Methods
MUSC 3010 - Orchestration & Arranging
MUSC 3202 - Instrumental Conducting
MUSC 3321 - Brass Methods
MUSC 3322 - Woodwind Methods
MUSC 3323 - Percussion Methods
MUSC 3324 - String Methods

Select one:

MUSC 2301 - Introduction to Improvisation
MUSC 3310 - Keyboard Improvisation
MUSC 3330 - Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
Ensemble - 3 hours
MUSC 3700-3990 - Ensemble
MUSC 3700-3990 - Ensemble
MUSC 4700-4990 - Ensemble
Applied Study - 5 hours and 5 semesters
MUAP 26xx - Major Applied Music (1 hour)^
MUAP 26xx - Major Applied Music (1 hour)^
MUAP 36xx - Major Applied Music (1 hour)^
MUAP 36xx - Major Applied Music (1 hour)^
MUAP 46xx - Major Applied Music (1 hour)^
^Five total semesters of applied study are required in the Major Requirements regardless of credits taken.

Recital - 0 hours
MUSC 3390 - Junior Recital
Professional Education - 36 hours
EDUC 2110 - Critical Issues in Education
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning & Teaching
EDUC 3540 - Applied Classroom Data Analysis
EDUC 4103 - P-12/7-12 Internship Planning
EDUC 4104 - P-12/7-12 Internship Performance
EDUC 4105 - P-12/7-12 Internship Professionalism
MUED 3210 - General Music Methods and Literature
MUED 3220 - Music for Special Learners
MUED 4210 - Choral Music Curriculum and Methods
MUED 4220 - Instrumental Music Curriculum and Methods
MUED 4280 - Curriculum and Assessment
MUED 4290 - Seminar in Music Education
Additional Music Requirements
Piano Proficiency
Performance Proficiency
Guitar Proficiency
Upper Division Course Requirement
In order to graduate, students must have at least 39 semester hours of upper division course work. Of those, a minimum of 21 must be upper division hours in the major field of study.
Other Requirements
US and Georgia History Requirements
US and Georgia Constitution Requirements
Regents’ Skills Program Requirements

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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