About this Program
Old Dominion University offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in music that allows students to specialize in music within a broad liberal arts degree program. Housed within the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music, students may choose to complete 18 credit hours of upper-level music courses or select an emphasis in music history or music theory. This program is an excellent choice for those interested in combining musical study with a well-rounded education, and it provides strong preparation for students planning to pursue graduate studies in music theory or music history.
Program Highlights
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Ability to choose one of four emphases: general music, music history, music theory, or jazz.
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Requirements
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Foreign Language Requirement
- Proficiency in French or German through the 202 level preferred; proficiency is not met by completion of an associate degree.
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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.
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To schedule an admission audition visit the following page: https://app.getacceptd.com/odmusic
For Admission to the Music Program
3.00
paper based: 550, internet based 79
6.5
Transfer
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Direct and conduct instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras or choirs.
Write and transcribe musical scores.
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
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.
Cost
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ODU tuition and fees page.
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.
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.
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