Oakland University’s bachelor of music equips you with the tools to succeed creatively and professionally. You’ll join a vibrant community of performers, educators, and composers, earning a music degree that expands your career possibilities. Our music major combines academic rigor with artistic freedom, so you can sharpen core skills and push your boundaries. And you’ll get plenty of hands-on practice in our bachelor of music program, gaining experience in concert venues, K-12 classrooms, community music programs, and other settings. Whether you seek to teach, perform, pursue graduate studies, or build your career around multiple activities, our music degree gives you the opportunity to explore and the foundation to succeed. Entrance auditions for the bachelor of music program are held several times a year.
Oakland University’s bachelor of music equips you with the tools to succeed creatively and professionally. You’ll join a vibrant community of performers, educators, and composers, earning a music degree that expands your career possibilities. Our music major combines academic rigor with artistic freedom, so you can sharpen core skills and push your boundaries. And you’ll get plenty of hands-on practice in our bachelor of music program, gaining experience in concert venues, K-12 classrooms, community music programs, and other settings. Whether you seek to teach, perform, pursue graduate studies, or build your career around multiple activities, our music degree gives you the opportunity to explore and the foundation to succeed. Entrance auditions for the bachelor of music program are held several times a year.
Our music degree stands out for its personal, face-to-face approach. You’ll build close relationships with your professors, getting far more one-on-one instruction than larger bachelor of music programs offer. And Oakland University’s diverse, dynamic campus provides a welcoming environment, giving you the freedom to explore your talent, develop your artistic identity, and cultivate a versatile set of marketable skills.
Our bachelor of music degree offers excellent preparation for teaching jobs in K-12 school districts. However, not all music majors seek jobs after graduation. Many of our graduates earn a living by marketing their musical talent in multiple ways, integrating income from a variety of sources. Others continue to graduate school, and our alumni have an excellent admission rate.
Because our music degree is so versatile, you can adapt it for almost any career pathway. Possibilities include:
To gain admission to the bachelor of music program, you must first pass an entrance audition. After completing initial coursework, you will then complete a major-standing audition to proceed to upper-level courses.
Our music major stands out for its emphasis on music-specific teaching courses. Curriculum covers a broad range of subject areas, including: