About this Program

The Bachelor of Arts in Music allows students to specialize in music within a broad liberal arts degree program. Students may select 18 credit hours of upper-level music courses or may choose an emphasis in either music history, music theory or jazz areas. Students planning on graduate study in music theory, history, or jazz should consider this program.

Program Highlights

  • Ability to choose one of four emphases: general music, music history, music theory, or jazz.

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Program Directors

$90,770 Median Salary

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.

Music Composers and Arrangers

$61,490 Median Salary

Write and transcribe musical scores.

Music Directors

$61,490 Median Salary

Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.

Producers

$90,770 Median Salary

Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Music at ODU?
Students entering the Bachelor of Arts program in Music should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.
  • Foreign Language Requirement 

    • Proficiency in French or German through the 202 level preferred; proficiency is not met by completion of an associate degree. 

     

  • Recital Attendance Credit and Ushering Service

    • MUSC 311+ Recital Attendance, is required of all music majors and music minors for six (6) semesters of their enrollment as a music major or a music minor. The successful completion of the course requires attendance at a specified number of approved recitals, concerts, and events each semester.  
    • Also, students must usher for six (6) performances and/or events prior to graduation. 
  • To schedule an admission audition visit the following page: https://app.getacceptd.com/odmusic 

For Admission to the Music Program

GPA

3.00

TOEFL score

paper based: 550, internet based 79

IELTS score

6.5

Transfer

At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2023-24 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $393
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $407
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,073

Ways to Save

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Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to ODU.
Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.