Overview

The mission of the Old Dominion University Department of Music at Old Dominion University is to prepare a richly diverse and talented student body to enter the professional world as outstanding leaders in music education, performance, composition, sound recording, and research. We promote excellence through our recognized, highly dedicated and supportive teaching and performing faculty, along with exceptional lectures, performances, and master classes by internationally known guest artists and scholars. As an urban center for musical resources, ODU serves to bridge the student body to the greater community through public performances, workshops, practicum and continued collaboration with schools and local organizations. Students will continue to be inspired to participate as leaders actively engaged within the arts community and beyond, while learning to express, cultivate and share their musicianship.

Learning outcomes

The program specialize in music within a broad liberal arts degree program. Students may select 18 credit hours of upper-level music courses or may choose an emphasis in either music history, music theory or jazz areas. Students planning on graduate study in music theory or history should consider this program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory

Ear Training, Sight Singing and Dictation

Music Literature Survey

Principles of Conducting

Advanced Theory

Music Production: MIDI

Electronic Music

Advanced Instrumental Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norfolk, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application
$50 fee (non-refundable)
Official High School Transcript or GED Transcript
Official SAT/ACT scores*
Activity Resume (optional)
1-3 Letters of Recommendation (optional)
Essay - 400 word maximum, topic of your choice (optional)
Official AP test scores or Dual Enrollment Transcript (optional)

* Applicants who chose not to participate in Score Choice, the SAT score-reporting policy, benefit as ODU will receive all test results and can review the highest section scores from multiple test dates.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28620 USD / year

≈ 28620 USD / year
Out-of-State

28620 USD / year

≈ 28620 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8040 USD / year

≈ 8040 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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