Overview

You can customize the Contemporary Music program of the Western Oregon University by choosing a concentration such as instrumental performance, jazz and popular music or vocal performance, or you can focus on choral or instrumental conducting. No matter which you choose, you will be well equipped for a career involving music with this versatile degree.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate artistic proficiency for music careers such as performance, composition, writing, production, research and teaching.

Possess an awareness of the role of music arts in society.

Produce scholarly creative projects, solve professional problems independently and demonstrate a well-developed intellectual/ aesthetic focus.

Career Opportunities

Choir or band teacher

Vocal performer

Songwriter/composer

Instrumentalist

Music agent/concert promoter

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concert Attendance

Music Theory Fundamentals

General Education

Music Theory

Piano Proficiency

Digital Music Notation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-03-31 00:00:00

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More details

WOU features rolling admissions, meaning we review applications throughout the year and applicants can select the start term of their choice.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Monmouth, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 2639 other Bachelors in Music 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

Graduate from an accredited high school with a standard diploma.

Have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Completed and signed application form and financial affidavit form.

$60 Application Fee + $80 International Express mailing fee.

Financial documentation.

Photocopy of current passport ID page.

Official copy of English testing score report.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

28710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28710 USD per year during 48 months.
National

28710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28710 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Monmouth

1549 - 2760 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Contemporary Music.

Available Scholarships

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