As a music major, you鈥檒l learn about music, its history, its cultural impact, and its performance practices. You鈥檒l need to select a concentration in either Applied Studies, Music History & Literature, Music Composition, or Sound Recording Technology. You should also seriously consider adding an academic minor to define your career path in addition to a BA in Music.
Our small setting adds up to big opportunity. Here, you鈥檙e not just another talented musician trying to stand out from hundreds of others; you鈥檙e a valued member of a family. When you first arrive on campus, we鈥檒l assign you a faculty mentor who will guide you until you graduate. You鈥檒l get to know our amazing, dedicated music professors. They are all distinguished performers who hold degrees from leading musical institutions. They will become personally invested in your success and open doors for you.
Performance opportunities abound. We offer choral ensembles, bands, a full symphony orchestra, chamber music groups, a pit orchestra and more. Many of these groups travel nationally and internationally to places like New York City, China, Germany, Rome and New Zealand. In addition, you can鈥檛 beat our facilities. The Freed Center for the Performing Arts and our beautiful Snyder Recital Hall in Presser Hall are both top-notch.
Let鈥檚 face it, music is a specialized field. It takes a special blend of talent and opportunity to carve out a career. At ONU, you bring the talent and we provide the opportunity. We鈥檒l help you build a career doing what you love 鈥 making music!
