Overview

Oberlin piano students may audition for the program as part of a double major with Piano Performance.

Vocal accompanying focuses on the specialized field of collaborative work with singers.

Pianists receive individualized instruction and coaching from Oberlin's keyboard and vocal accompanying faculty, as well as visiting artists in master-class settings.

Students prepare and accompany vocalists for student recitals, theater and opera productions, and vocal ensembles. They also take courses in opera, art song, and languages.

About the program

Students wishing to pursue the double major Piano and Vocal Accompanying at Oberlin College & Conservatory should normally declare their intention to do so by the end of the sophomore year.

Admission is by audition for a panel including the coach/accompanist, the student’s applied piano teacher, and one other member of the piano faculty.

The voice faculty will also be consulted for its evaluation of the student’s aptitude for vocal accompanying.

At the discretion of the above-mentioned faculty, a committee examination may be scheduled for the end of the junior year to determine whether the student should continue in the double major.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Musical Union
Oberlin College Choir
Oberlin Orchestra/Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble
Oberlin Sinfonietta/Oberlin Chamber Orchestra
Chamber Music
Continuo Realiz at Keyboard
Techniques of Conducting
Opera: Verdi
Diction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 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

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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

Audition required; musical ability is the primary factor in admission.
Submission of TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores for applicants whose first language is not English.
TOEFL iBT below 60 makes BM applicants less competitive.
Screening materials (recordings, portfolio) may be required before an audition, depending on major.
Placement testing in Theory and Aural Skills occurs after admission but is required for proper placement.

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

68340 USD / year

≈ 68340 USD / year
Out-of-State

68340 USD / year

≈ 68340 USD / year
Domestic

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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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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