Music – Instrumental Performance Bachelor's Degree

Music – Instrumental Performance majors earning a Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) degree work with our professors through private instruction, large and small ensemble experiences, chamber music, pedagogy and literature courses, and master classes.

The Instrumental Performance curriculum is rooted in applied music study with significant components in practical and academic skills. The program is designed for students demonstrating exceptional talent, technical aptitude, potential to interpret advanced repertoire, and those who are ready to commit to the rigorous preparation necessary to fully develop their artistic talents and abilities.

Instrumental Performance majors develop the ability to perform repertoire from all periods available on their instrument or voice. Experience in solo, chamber music, and large ensemble performance is required.

Admission Requirements

All undergraduates, whether prospective freshmen or transfer students, are required to audition for admission to the degree programs offered by the School of Music. In general, students may not pursue coursework in the major until they have successfully auditioned and been admitted to a music degree program.

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Music – Instrumental Performance Courses & Curriculum

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Ohio University requires completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for conferral of a bachelor’s degree.

Begin with courses in aural skills, music theory, music history and literature, and piano. You'll also take upper-level courses in conducting, music theory, pedagogy and repertoire, and more.

You'll have Performance Labs plus eight semesters on your principal instrument: violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, or percussion. Music students do eight semesters of ensemble and six semesters of chamber music, plus a junior and senior recital.