The Hodgson School of Music at UGA is one of the rising leaders in music schools today, boasting approximately 600 students and 65 faculty members, some of the finest facilities in the nation, and upwards of 350 public performances each year (including world-class international artists and a twice-yearly residency of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra).
The Bachelor of Music with a major in Theory is structured to provide a strong foundation in the academic study of music theory: its form and analysis, counterpoint, analytical techniques, and composition. Students are admitted to the program on the basis of an interview with the music composition and theory faculty at the end of their second year of study. The degree culminates in a research project that demonstrates the student's knowledge and abilities in the field.
PLEASE NOTE: all students wishing to enroll in the School of Music must complete an audition, separate application in addition to the UGA application, and other admission criteria available at http://music.uga.edu/undergraduate-admissions-overview .
Music Theory prepares students for graduate studies in research-oriented music programs and other programs that do not require a related undergraduate major. Other available careers include studio teaching, church music, music editing and publishing, and performance.