Many students in this concentration have excelled in community groups, such as youth orchestras, and have performed in public concerts and recitals. An audition is required for admission.

The mission of the School of Music is to provide a comprehensive, rigorous, and innovative academic program that is consistent with the urban context and mission of Georgia State University and that serves the pursuit of artistic, professional, and scholarly excellence through experiences of lasting value for all stakeholders.

The School of Music meets this mission by providing all university students with courses designed to help them understand and enjoy music, and by offering Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science degrees that prepare students for careers in music or further study at the graduate level. The undergraduate degrees in music include specializations in performance, music education, music composition, jazz studies, music technology (recording), and music management. In addition to courses and degree programs, the School of Music offers concerts, recitals, lectures, and workshops that are open to all students and the community.

The School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. It participates in the Honors program and offers Honors courses in music. The School of Music also offers scholarships that are awarded to students based on their musical merit and academic achievement.