Overview

The bachelor of music program in Harp at Oberlin College & Conservatory encompasses private instruction leading to thorough development in technique, style, musicianship, interpretation, pedagogy, and repertoire coupled with essential opportunities to perform in chamber and improvisational ensembles, contemporary music ensembles, and orchestras.

The program includes the weekly harp seminar, harp ensemble, and courses in music theory and music history.

Performance Ensemble

Oberlin produces nearly 500 concerts on campus each year—from recitals by students, faculty, and guest artists to concerts by the more than 25 student ensembles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Harp Majors Seminar

Music and Emotion

Internalizing Rhythms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oberlin, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 381 other Bachelors in Musicology in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Music Teacher Recommendations

Academic Transcripts

Secondary School Report

Standardized Test Results

Digital Photo

Passport Photo Page

Confidential Transfer Report

Certification of Finances

Financial Aid Documents

Music Theory Exam

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

68340 USD / year

≈ 68340 USD / year
Out-of-State

68340 USD / year

≈ 68340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

68340 USD / year

≈ 68340 USD / year

Living costs

Oberlin

United States

1070 - 1765 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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Overview

Performance Ensemble

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oberlin

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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