Bachelor of Arts - Music - Applied Studies

Program Description As music majors, students will learn about music, its history, its cultural impact, and its performance practices. They'll need to select a concentration in either Applied Studies, Music History & Literature, Music Composition, or Sound Recording Technology. They should also seriously consider adding an academic minor to define their career path in addition to a BA in Music. Their small setting adds up to big opportunity. Here, the student is not just another talented musician trying to stand out from hundreds of others; students are valued member of a family. When they first arrive on campus, they'll be assigned a faculty mentor who will guide them until they graduate. Students will get to know ONU's amazing, dedicated music professors. They are all distinguished performers who hold degrees from leading musical institutions. They will become personally invested in students' success and open doors for them. Performance opportunities abound. They offer choral ensembles, bands, a full symphony orchestra, chamber music groups, a pit orchestra and more. Many of these groups travel nationally and internationally to places like New York City, China, Germany, Rome and New Zealand. In addition, ONU facilities can’t be beat. The Freed Center for the Performing Arts and their beautiful Snyder Recital Hall in Presser Hall are both top-notch. Let’s face it, music is a specialized field. It takes a special blend of talent and opportunity to carve out a career. At ONU, students bring the talent and they provide the opportunity. They'll help students build a career doing what they love – making music! This concentration is designed for students who want to grow as artists, learn and practice advanced performance techniques and study relevant repertoire in a variety of styles in their selected performance area. Courses are performance-centered and focus on literature, pedagogy and additional performance opportunities. A senior recital is required for this concentration. Students who choose to concentrate in Music Applied Studies can double major, receiving a B.A. in Music, along with a degree in engineering, pharmacy, business or other discipline within the Getty College of Arts & Sciences. With a concentration in Music Applied Studies, they will be positioned to excel in their chosen performance area. Options after graduation include graduate school in a music discipline (i.e., conducting or music therapy), an artistic and/or administrative position with a music organization, work as a private music instructor, and many more.