Bachelor of Music Degrees
The School of Music offers a wide variety of undergraduate music degree programs designed to meet the professional career interests of students. The School offers the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Art in Music degrees, as well as an Honors Tutorials College music program and a Minor in Music.
Our Programs
The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) is a professional degree and prepares talented students for careers in music that require an in-depth background in musicianship and applied study, music academic courses, and the discipline-specific training within each degree program.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.) is designed for students with excellent musicianship who seek a broader degree program than is typically possible within a B.M. curriculum. The B.A. requires fewer credits, allowing more opportunities for study in a second area of interest.
The Honors Tutorial College program in music is designed for excellent scholar-musicians who wish to work closely with dedicated faculty through tutorials, individual lessons, and ensembles. The program balances a commitment to breadth and rigor, while providing opportunities for self-disciplined and highly motivated students to creatively explore fundamental and cutting-edge issues. The degree includes a tutorial each term, applied study and upper-division music courses, language courses, and collateral studies.
The Minor in Music is offered for students who wish to continue studying music while pursuing a different academic major. The student requests permission from the Associate Director of the School of Music. While a formal audition is not required, applicants must be accepted into a School of Music ensemble before receiving final approval from the College of Fine Arts Dean’s Office.
The Minor in Jazz Studies is intended for undergraduates who wish to emphasize the study of jazz in addition to their major area of focus. The minor includes coursework in Theoretical Studies, History & Literature, Ensembles, and Electives
Professor Experience
The music faculty at OHIO are active performers, clinicians, and researchers. They are also dedicated teachers who work very closely with students to ensure that they reach their goals.
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All students who seek admission to Ohio University with a major in Music must audition. The audition is for both admission and talent-based scholarship decisions. Explore audition requirements