Overview

The program includes performance studies and the entire core of music theory, aural skills, and history courses. Students may take additional electives according to their interests.

Options

There are two optional concentrations in the B.A. degree track:

The Music History & Literature concentration at Otterbein University provides students the opportunity to explore the scholarly aspects of music study. The exploration of music through scholarship, writing and research has many career outcomes and is well suited to liberal arts studies.

The Music Theory & Composition concentration is the perfect program for composers seeking to study music theory and composition in depth while also gaining a firm grounding in musicianship and performance within a liberal arts framework.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory

Aural Skills

Piano Class

American Musical Theatre

Art Song: The Collaborative Process

Jazz History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , International

More details

The application must be received six months prior to the start of the enrollment. First year students are only reviewed for admission for fall semesters

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Westerville, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application, including essay.

$50 Application fee.

Official transcripts/documents for four years of high school/secondary school (grades 9-12).

Official Bank Statement(s) and Sponsor Guarantee form.

Copy of passport and current visa (if applicable).

All test scores must be reported directly from the testing center.

Conditional admission is available to students that meet academic requirements, but still need additional language training to be successful in a U.S. classroom. Otterbein offers an English as a Second Language program on campus to help prepare students to become full-time degree seeking candidates.

Foreign language documents must be translated into English by the issuing institution, a certified translator or English teacher.

SAT and ACT test scores and letters of recommendation are optional and may be submitted if they strengthen your application.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36074 USD / year

≈ 36074 USD / year
Out-of-State

36074 USD / year

≈ 36074 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36074 USD / year

≈ 36074 USD / year

Living costs

Westerville

United States

1189 - 1962 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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