Music

MUSIC. EDUCATION. OPPORTUNITY.

Receive individualized instruction in a full range of course offerings, including voice, piano, guitar, woodwind, brass, and percussion.

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  • Many opportunities to participate in our groups
  • Private lessons with experienced and supportive faculty
  • Preparation for a broad range of real-world careers
  • NASM Accredited

Join Us in the Audience

We invite both campus and community to attend our signature concerts and events throughout the academic year.

Event Schedule and Venues

Become the Musician You Want to Be.

Performer, educator, producer, or composer: At UWG, we're big enough for a lot of variety but small enough for you to be a part of it. Our dedicated faculty will guide you to achieve your potential and play in our many active ensembles, from wind and jazz to choir and opera workshop. Explore our diverse degree options and make UWG Music your destination to prepare for a rewarding career as a music professional.

Degrees

B. M. 

Bachelor of Music Programs

M.M.

Master of Music Programs

Minor

Minor Programs

Minor in Music

Scholarships and Visit Us

scholarships

Music awards numerous scholarships for incoming freshman and continuing music students. We welcome you to attend our Destination Music event to learn more about our scholarships and how to apply.

Visit Us

In addition to Destination Music, UWG Admissions holds events throughout the year, such as Academic Showcase, for interested students to visit campus and learn more about our degree options and scholarship opportunities.

Questions? Contact: music@westga.edu

Bass/Tenor day

Each fall semester, UWG Music invites local middle and high schools to rehearse with our choirs program during the day and perform a public concert in the evening at the Townsend Center for Performing Arts.

Register by August 22

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UWG Wind Ensemble: Spring Forward

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UWG Wind Ensemble: Spring Forward

Monday, November 18, 7:30 p.m.

Carroll County Schools Performing Arts Center

Featuring the music of Copley, Blackshaw, Copland, Curiale, Santos, Sheldon, and Collins

More Concerts and Events

More Concerts and Events

Land Your Dream JobLand Your Dream Job

UWG student conducting

Land Your Dream Job

As a music graduate, performing and teaching are just two of the ways you can develop your music career. Jobs directly related to your degree include music producer, music therapist, musician, private music teacher, secondary school teacher, sound designer, and sound engineer just to name a few. 

Ensembles

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Ensembles

Join our premiere ensembles and learn by experience with your peers, professors, and visiting musicians. Our ensembles are open to students of all majors and hold regular performances for campus and community in our many venues.

  • Wind, Jazz, and Brass Ensembles
  • Choirs, Chamber Singers, and Opera Workshop
  • Marching, Basketball, and Symphonic Bands

How to JoinConcert Schedule

Unmatched CoursesUnmatched Courses

UWG alum, Katahj Copley

Unmatched Courses

"At West Georgia, you get so many opportunities to shine. I can’t name many people who as undergraduate music majors received the chance to have a world premiere by an ensemble. Professors like Dr. Cale Self and Dr. Kevin Hibbard have helped me refine my craft and find my own voice through my writing.”

– Katahj Copley '21, Composer