Department of Music

Location: Couch Building
Telephone: 404.894.3193
Fax: 404.894.9952
Web site: www.music.gatech.edu

General Information

Among the oldest traditions of the Institute, the Music Department provides a creative cultural outlet for Tech's many musically minded students. Whether a student's interest is casual or intense, the music faculty is dedicated to providing a quality experience in the theory, history, and practice of music. Students may elect to participate in various classroom courses, and in vocal or instrumental ensembles, enjoying a sense of community, pride, and accomplishment. Institute research also reveals that student retention is 4.5 times greater for students involved in music.

Music activities at Georgia Tech are centered around its major performing groups: Marching Band, Concert Band, Chamber Choir, Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Orchestra. The Music Department is cognizant of the desires of students who wish to enrich their lives through music, and excellence in the program is clearly demonstrated in the level of student performance and the vitality and rapid growth of the program. Students involved in the program represent every major of the Institute on both undergraduate and graduate-levels.

Students earn free elective or humanities credit for all ensembles and classroom courses. Upon completion of thirteen credit hours of coursework within a prescribed curriculum, a Certificate in Music may be awarded. A Minor in Music is also offered, requiring nineteen credit hours, with at least 6 credit hours at the upper-division level (3000 4000). The minor can be completed in any one of the following areas: woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, vocal, and jazz. Specific offerings may be checked each semester at https://oscar.gatech.edu. The Department plans events with an awareness of the demands placed upon Tech students so that a great amount of musical experience is concentrated into a limited time. Most ensemble classes schedule meetings and rehearsal times during the late afternoon and early evening hours. The Department enjoys a tradition of commitment to campus and community service that contributes greatly to the quality of life at Georgia Tech.