Instrumental Performance majors earning a Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) degree work with our professors through private instruction, large and small ensemble experiences, chamber music, pedagogy and literature courses, and master classes.
The Instrumental Performance curriculum is rooted in applied music study with significant components in practical and academic skills. The degree program is designed for students demonstrating exceptional talent, technical aptitude, potential to interpret advanced repertoire, and those who are ready to commit to the rigorous preparation necessary to fully develop their artistic talents and abilities.
Instrumental Performance majors develop the ability to perform repertoire from all periods available on their instrument or voice. Experience in solo, chamber music, and large ensemble performance is required.
Careers with an Instrumental Performance Degree
Admission Requirements
All undergraduates, whether prospective freshmen or transfer students, are required to audition for admission to the degree programs offered by the School of Music. In general, students may not pursue coursework in the major until they have successfully auditioned and been admitted to a music degree program.
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Tuition & Fees
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Our Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides services to students and parents both in-person and remotely. You can visit our office on the ground floor of Chubb Hall or reach us at financial.aid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4141 .
Courses & Curriculum
View Courses & Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
Ohio University requires completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for conferral of a bachelor’s degree. However, the Instrumental Performance major requires a minimum of 121 semester hours.
Begin with courses in aural skills, music theory, music history and literature, and piano. You'll also take upper-level courses in conducting, music theory, pedagogy and repertoire, and more.
You'll have Performance Labs plus eight semesters on your principal instrument: violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, or percussion. Music students do eight semesters of ensemble and six semesters of chamber music, plus a junior and senior recital.
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Contact Us
Performance Area Chair, Dr. Lucas Rego Borges
Performance Faculty Division Chairs
Brass
- Dr. Jason Smith
Conducting
- Dr. William Talley
Contemporary Music and Digital Instruments (CDMI)
- Dr. Sean Parsons
Jazz Studies
- Dr. Matthew James
Keyboard
- Dr. Emely Phelps or Dr. Christopher Fisher, Co-Chairs
Percussion
- Professor Roger Braun
Strings
- Dr. Jose Rocha or Nathan Southwick
Voice and Opera
- Dr. Daniel Stein
Woodwinds
- Dr. Rebecca Rischin
Related Programs
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B.A. in MusicThe Bachelor of Arts in Music is a broader degree for skilled musicians who want to study a well-rounded list of topics ranging from music history to music theory and more. It leads to a plethora of career opportunities and graduate school programs in music, medicine, business or law.
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B.Mus. in Music TherapyThe Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy is one of the oldest music therapy programs in the U.S. The music therapist degree program trains students to improve and/or restore the cognitive, emotional or physical functioning of disabled individuals. All students participate in six semesters of pre-internship clinical experiences.
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B.Mus. in Music PerformanceOHIO’s Bachelor of Music in Performance is an applied study degree — students can choose to focus their education in performance areas like brass, organ, voice, keyboard and more. It’s an ideal choice for future professional musicians.
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B.Mus. in Music CompositionThe Bachelor of Music in Music Composition is the perfect choice for future composers and songwriters, offering students deep educational value and multiple opportunities to hear their music read, performed, and recorded by the Ohio University School of Music.