Overview

Through Oberlin's diverse collection of organs, students apply historic methods of performance practice directly into the expression of their music.

Performance Opportunities

Organ students at Oberlin College & Conservatory perform throughout the school year in weekly studio classes, yearly departmental recitals, and a broad range of ensembles including choir accompaniment, orchestral works with organ, continuo for early music ensembles, and singing in vocal ensembles.

Formal recitals are given by each student in their junior and senior years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Oberlin is home to one of the world’s most distinguished collections of pipe organs.

Students have access to an incredible 32 organs for study and performance in the conservatory and in nearby churches representing more than 500 years of organ-building practice from the great national schools of Europe.

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 378 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

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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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Duration

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Credits

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