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Georgia Tech
School of Music
@GaTechMusic
School of Music
• Couch Building (building 115 on campus map)
• Located on West Campus near Campus Recreation Center (CRC)
• Under the College of Design
• Dr. Jason Freeman – Director School of Music
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Marching Band
Pep Band
• One of the oldest organizations at Georgia Tech
• Founded in 1908 by 14 students• Marching band has grown to 350
students representing each major at Tech
• Performs at all GT football games either full band or pep band
• Performances in Ireland, China, Australia, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York
• Pep Band performs at all home Men’s and Women’s Basketball games, the ACC Tournament, and post season play.
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Symphonic Band
Concert Band
• Under the direction of Benjamin Diden
• Explore new and established music of serious artistic merit
• Auditions held first Tuesday of classes- August 21 6-9pm-Couch Building
• 3 chromatically adjacent scales, chromatic scale, sight reading, prepared piece
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For more information contact:[email protected]
Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Strings
• Chaowen Ting, conductor• Approximately 90-100
musicians• Exposes participants to a variety
of orchestral literature from the Classical to Contemporary periods
• Auditions: First Tuesday of Classes
• August 20-21– Couch Building
• For more information contact:[email protected]
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Jazz Band
Jazz Combos
• Under the direction of
Chip Crotts
• Explores concert jazz works from the late 1920s through the present day
• Auditions- First two days of classes each semester-August 20-21
• For more information contact:
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Percussion Ensembles
• Under the direction of Chris Moore
• Traditional concert ensemble that studies classic and contemporary literature
• For more information contact:
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Vocal Ensembles
• Under the direction of Dr. Jerry Ulrich and Dr. Tim Hsu
• Chamber Choir, Chorale, Women’s Chorus, Glee Club
• Auditions only for Chamber Choir
• For more information contact:
[email protected] or [email protected]
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Bachelor of Science in
Music Technology
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Five structural areas comprise the 120 + 2 Credit Hour curriculum:
• 21 hours -- MUSI Lower Division RequirementsIncludes Fundamentals of Musicianship I-IV, Laptop Orchestra, and Introduction to Audio Technology I-II
• 29 hours -- MUSI Upper Division RequirementsIncludes four semesters of Ensemble I-IV, Recording and Mixing, Perception and Cognition, and project and capstone studios
• 45 hours -- Core Curriculum and Health Requirements• 15 - 23 hours – Concentration/minor• 4 - 12 hours -- Free Electives
• General Concentration• Concentration in Mechanical Engineering• Concentration in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Rehearsal/Class Times
• Marching Band- MWF- 4:05-5:55pm- 2 Hours Credit
• Perc Ensemble and Guard – MWF -3:05 – 3:55pm – 1 Hour Credit
• Concert Band- TR- 3:00-4:15pm- 1 Hour Credit
• Symphonic Band-TR-4:30-5:45pm-1 Hour Credit
• Chamber Strings- TR- 1:30-2:45pm- 1 Hour Credit
• Orchestra- TR- 12:00-1:15pm- 1 Hour Credit
• Jazz Ensemble- TR- 3:00-4:15pm- 1 Hour Credit
• Men’s Glee Club- M- 6:00-8:00pm- 1 Hour Credit
• Chamber Choir- TR- 4:30pm-5:45pm- 1 Hour Credit
• Chorale- TR- 6:00-7:15pm- 1 Hour Credit
• All Ensemble courses receive Humanities or Free Elective credit
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Frequently Asked Questions
• What are the costs associated with participation in the various ensembles?
– First-year Marching Band instrumentalists pay a one time fee of $300. This covers all band attire, uniform cleaning, and other dues.
– Concert ensembles require concert dress
– There are club dues for choral members and orchestra
• Are scholarships available?
– We do not offer scholarships at this time. There are opportunities for students involved in the band program to receive financial support through service and leadership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
• Are practice rooms available?– Yes! The Couch building practice rooms are accessible by Buzz
Card.– Practice Room access can be rented for $15 per semester
• Is there a place to store personal instruments?– Yes! We have an instrument storage room that can be
accessed by Buzz Card at any hour of the day.– Lockers can be rented for $15 per semester – School instruments are available for $25 per semester
• What if I have a conflict with a class? - DON’T PANIC! Plan to be in the ensemble you want.
Most conflicts can be resolved when Phase II registration begins in August.
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QUESTIONS?ENSEMBLES, SOM CLASSES,
MUSIC MINOR, ETC….
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MARCHING BAND INFO
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Band Camp Check-in
All PERCUSSION
Thursday, Aug. 9 10am in COUCH 115
All COLOR GUARD
Saturday, Aug. 11 10am in COUCH 115
*Out-of-town students will be housed at the Hampton Inn. Personal belongings
can be stored in a locked room in the Couch Building until August 14th
New BRASS AND WOODWINDS
Monday, Aug. 13 9am in COUCH 115
*All Georgia Tech students will be allowed to move into their assigned dorm for
the fall. Early move-in fee is paid by GTAA
ALL NEW MEMBERS AND PARENTS
Monday, Aug. 13
11:30am meeting in 115 COUCH
11:30am - 1:00pm Welcome Lunch 115 COUCH
Other Band Camp Info
• One meal per day will be provided at band
camp. Transportation to other meals will
be provided by veterans in the band
• The band rehearses either at
Couch Building/ CRC fields
2018 Fall Schedule
• September 1 ALCORN STATE
• September 8 @ USF (Pep Band-110 Members)
• September 15 @ Pittsburgh (Pep Band-55 Members)
• September 22 CLEMSON
• September 29 BOWLING GREEN
• October 5 @ Louisville (Pep Band -110 members)
• October 13 DUKE (HOMECOMING)
• October 25 @ Virginia Tech (Pep Band -110 members)
• November 3 @ North Carolina (Pep Band – 110 members)
• November 10 MIAMI
• November 17 VIRGINIA
• November 24 @ Georgia
• December 1ACC Championship - TBD (Full Band)
• Bowl Game TBD (Full Band)
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