Music Major with Vocal Performance Concentration (B.M.)

The Bachelor of Music with a major in music and a concentration in vocal performance is designed for students who want to become professional performers, as a path to prepare students for a graduate study, and for those who wish to have careers as teaching in academia or private studios.

Students receive one-to-one instruction with our superb music faculty and aim for the highest performance goals and professionalism. Students will have an opportunity to study music in a variety of styles and genres to assist with vocal development for a multifaceted career in singing.

Degree Type

Bachelor of Music

Campus Availability

*Students can start at the Gainesville Campus and transfer to the Dahlonega Campus to complete the Bachelor of Music degree.

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How to Become a Music Major at UNG

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Once you are accepted at UNG, you must successfully complete an audition to start your journey earning this degree from the music department.
Find the dates and specific requirements for your audition.
- Auditioning automatically places you in consideration for music scholarships

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Experience Our Music Major with Vocal Performance

Our music programs focus on undergraduate education that allow you to have multiple opportunities to perform that they may not receive at other programs. From general, divisional, and solo recitals to solo appearances with one of the ensembles, the arts-rich environment of North Georgia provides highly supportive live audiences, cultivating a strong sense of accomplishment and motivating students to pursue high artistic goals.

The music department has roughly an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio

We have nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are active performers, clinicians, and teachers

Participate in engaging recitals, lectures and master classes by renowned guest artists

What Your Journey Could Look Like

Your First Year

Along with the core curriculum courses, you will begin foundational studies in music with courses in Music Theory, Aural Skills, and Class Piano. You will also begin studies in voice, developing your technical and musical foundation as well as skills and strategies for your own practice.

You will also have several opportunities to perform including: Student General Recitals, Piano Vision Recitals, and vocal ensembles.

Reach out to Academic Advising for guidance on your curriculum options.

Sophomore Year

You will continue to deepen your expertise in music with continued study in foundational courses including music history. You will also begin more specialized study in voice with vocal diction. In the studio, you will continue to cultivate the voice and vocal musicianship as you prepare for barrier jury to progress into upper-level study.

Junior Year

At this point, you will to continue to focus on specialized courses in voice through the study of vocal pedagogy and vocal literature. You will also work on the skills necessary to build a solo recital program culminating in the presentation of your junior Recital

Senior Year

During this year, you will be finishing your musical studies as you prepare to graduate. You will also, with the help of your applied teacher, develop, prepare, and perform your Senior Recital, the culminating performance of the program!

Ensemble Opportunities

Connect and engage with other musicians at UNG! The Department of Music has a variety of ensembles on the Dahlonega and Gainesville Campuses. Joining an ensemble will provide you with plenty of performing opportunities and will allow you to explore and advance your musicianship. If you are interested in challenging yourself and refining your musical skills, explore our music ensembles.

Instrumental Ensembles

Wind Ensemble
Sinfonietta
Jazz Band
Golden Eagle Band
Low Brass Collective
Percussion Ensemble
Piano Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Chamber Orchestra

Vocal Ensembles

University Singers
Le Belle Voci
Patriot Choir
Music Theatre Workshop
University Chorale

Define Your Own College Experience

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Travel and work toward your degree at the same time. There's a fun study abroad program for any major on almost any continent.

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Where Can the Vocal Performance Concentration Lead You?

The Vocal Performance Concentration in the Bachelor of Music Degree will prepare you for a career as a professional performer, studio teacher, to succeed in graduate music study, and provide a pathway to teaching in higher education. You will receive one-on-one instruction with our nationally recognized artist faculty who will help you achieve the highest levels performance and professionalism. Students will have an opportunity to study music in a variety of styles and genres to assist with vocal development for a multifaceted career in singing.

UNG music alumni have achieved highly successful careers in performance including:

A Grammy nomination
Semi-finalist ensemble in America’s Got Talent
Completing doctoral degrees and accepting full-time positions in prestigious universities.
Established successful teaching careers in public schools and independent studios.

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