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Make Our World Better by Making Music Together
At the Georgia State University School of Music, music in every style thrives. Whether you’re drawn to classical performance, composition and opera or jazz, choral music, music education, music business and audio recording—you’ll join a diverse and inspiring community of musicians, educators and scholars in one of the nation’s most dynamic urban centers.
LOCATION MATTERS
Our campus is in the heart of downtown Atlanta—home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet—and surrounded by a booming entertainment industry that offers unmatched opportunities to learn, perform and connect.
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the second most innovative university in the nation and the second-best university for undergraduate teaching, Georgia State University offers an unparalleled environment for growth. Our 450 music students thrive in a community defined by collaboration, curiosity and a richly diverse learning culture.
When you join the School of Music, you’ll find world-class faculty, limitless opportunities to perform and create and a network that connects you to Atlanta’s thriving arts scene. Here your success isn’t just a goal—it’s our highest priority. Your path starts now.
Bachelor’s Degrees
- Bachelor of Music with concentrations in Composition, Jazz Studies, Music Education and Music Performance
- Bachelor of Science in Music Industry with concentrations in Music Production & Audio Recording and Music Management
Master of Music
Concentrations in Composition, Choral/ Orchestral/ Wind Band Conducting (low-residency option available), Jazz Studies, Music Education (online), Piano Performance, Voice Performance, Guitar Performance, Orchestral Instrument Performance and Piano Pedagogy.
Artist Certificates
Offered in Choral Conducting, Orchestral Conducting, Wind Band Conducting, Jazz Studies, Piano Performance, Voice Performance and Orchestral Instrument Performance
Doctoral Degrees
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75 Poplar Street, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30303 • 404.413.5900 • music@gsu.edu
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