About Darton College
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arton College is a two-year college of
the University System of Georgia, offering
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate
of Applied Science degrees, and one-year
certificate programs. It is located on a 180-acre
campus in Albany, the hub of Southwest Georgia.
A strong tradition of academic excellence
prepares graduates to enter the workforce or
transfer to a four-year institution.
o help students reach their academic goal,
Darton offers a network of support services,
including career counseling, peer tutoring, extensive
library holdings, Learning Support labs, Honors
Program, computer labs, and financial assistance.
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ADMISSIONS/HUMANITIES DIVISION
2400 GILLIONVILLE ROAD
ALBANY, GEORGIA 31707-9986
FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO. 420 ALBANY, GA
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Financial Aid
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any forms of financial aid are available to
qualified applicants, including grants,
scholarships, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, HOPE, the
Georgia Student Incentive Grant, and Institutional Scholarships. A complete list is available in
the College Catalog.
Music Courses
• Elementary Music Theory I and II
• Advanced Music Theory I and II
• Piano Class
• Private lessons in:
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Brass
Strings
Woodwinds
Percussion
Piano
Organ
Voice
Guitar
• Ensembles for:
Concert Band
Jazz Ensemble
Choir
Vocal Chamber Ensemble
• Music Appreciation
(for majors and non-majors)
• Seminars in Church Music
Call toll-free: 1-866-775-1214 or
Admissions
(229) 430-6740
Financial Aid
(229) 430-6746
Humanities Division
(229) 430-6850
Music Department
(229) 430-6856
[email protected]
www.darton.edu
2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, Georgia 31707
University System of Georgia
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution
Music
A Two-Year
Transfer Degree &
Church Music
Certificate
who specialize in voice or a particular
instrument.
• Student performance opportunities are
available in concert band, concert choir,
jazz and vocal ensemble, opera, solo
recital, and musicals.
• Many music faculty are members of the
Albany Symphony Orchestra and Albany Opera.
Music Program Options
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he Department of Music offers a twoyear Associate of Arts degree in music
and a Church Music Certificate.
Facilities
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he music wing in the McKnight Building houses two acoustically constructed rehearsal rooms for instrumental
and choral ensembles. Practice rooms
equipped with pianos are available, and
two separate areas exist for piano class
and computer-assisted theory work.The
Darton Music Department houses a stateof-the-art electronic Yamaha piano lab.
Performances take place in the beautiful
470 seat Darton College Theatre.
Areas of Interest:______________________________________________________________________________________
• Private lessons are given by faculty
Intended Major(s):____________________________________________________________________________________
ormer students are employed in
various fields of music, including:
• Performance
• Music Therapy
• Music Education
• Arts Management
• Private Instruction • Music Library
• Broadcasting
• Church Music
• Music Industry
• Recording Studio
and Sales
Technology
• Armed Forces Bands
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Employment
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arton College offers the first two
years of a bachelor’s degree in music.
Unlike large universities, classes are structured so that each student receives individualized instruction resulting in a firm
foundation of musical skills before transferring to a four-year institution.
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n recent years, Darton music students
have transferred to:
The University of Georgia
The University of Florida
Georgia Southwestern State University
Valdosta State University
Shorter College
Northwestern University
Columbus State University
Georgia Southern University
Mercer University
cholarships are awarded annually to
music majors who demonstrate excellent performance skills in an audition.
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Why Choose Darton College?
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Scholarships
Name:________________________________________________________________
Suzanne Seals
2004 Darton Music Graduate
Darton Music Major
Success Stories
E-mail Address:_______________________________________________________
he music department at
Darton College provided me with
the foundation I needed to excel
in music. Thanks to the supportive atmosphere and individual
attention, I have the confidence
and skills to continue in music.”
I am interested in attending Darton College. Please send me
an application and additional information.
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