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Instrumental

The hallmark of study in the instrumental area at Augusta University focuses on the top-notch faculty and ensembles. We have a variety of ensembles for both the music and non-music major: Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Pep Band, Jazz Ensemble and various chamber ensembles. During 2019, the AU Wind Ensemble took two tours in the state of Georgia (Atlanta and Savannah).

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Degree Programs

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education prepares students for careers as K-12 music teachers in public and private schools.

Bachelor of Music in Performance (Instrumental)

A performance major prepares students for careers as instrumentalists in symphonic, jazz and popular styles; popular music; and as solo recitalists, accompanists, private and college teachers, and church musicians.

Bachelor of Arts in Music

The liberal arts emphasis of the Bachelor of Arts degree provides music students greater exposure to courses in other academic areas. Students concentrate their coursework in areas that support their career goals.

 

Meet the Instrumental Faculty

photo of Dr. Isaac Brinberg

Dr. Isaac Brinberg

  • tuba
photo of Dr. Christine Crookall

Dr. Christine Crookall

  • cello
photo of Dr. Robert Foster

Dr. Robert Foster

  • flute, saxophone
photo of Dr. Barry Garman

Dr. Barry Garman

  • bass
photo of Wycliffe Gordon

Wycliffe Gordon

  • jazz trombone
photo of Matthew Henderson

Matthew Henderson

  • low brass
photo of Dr. Joy Hoffman

Dr. Joy Hoffman

  • bassoon
photo of Robert Jarrell

Robert Jarrell

  • clarinet
photo of Dr. Joseph Johnson

Dr. Joseph Johnson

  • French horn
photo of Dr. Anthony Kirkland

Dr. Anthony Kirkland

  • trumpet
photo of Dr. Pawel Kozak

Dr. Pawel Kozak

  • violin and viola
photo of Dr. Angela Morgan

Dr. Angela Morgan

  • violin
photo of Kelly Odell

Kelly Odell

  • oboe
photo of Dr. Denis Petrunin

Dr. Denis Petrunin

  • percussion
photo of George Westafer

George Westafer

  • guitar
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