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BM World Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

The BM World Music combines world music and Western art music with foundational research and performance training in ethnomusicology

Coursework can extend through music history, jazz, popular culture, and anthropology while examining non-Western art, folk, traditional, and popular styles alongside American music, jazz, and Western art music

Performance & Productions

Performance study includes Balinese gamelan and Afro-Caribbean ensemble

Professional Development

The broad study of musics of the world is designed as preparation for graduate or professional work

School Info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

81%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

12.8K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,504

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,494

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$33,900

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,022

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · bgsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Training

The BM World Music combines world music and Western art music with foundational research and performance training in ethnomusicology

Performance & Productions

Performance study includes Balinese gamelan and Afro-Caribbean ensemble

Professional Development

The broad study of musics of the world is designed as preparation for graduate or professional work

Program Highlights

Training

The BM World Music combines world music and Western art music with foundational research and performance training in ethnomusicology

Performance & Productions

Performance study includes Balinese gamelan and Afro-Caribbean ensemble

Professional Development

The broad study of musics of the world is designed as preparation for graduate or professional work

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Fall Priority DeadlineMar 1, 2027

International Fall Application DeadlineJul 5, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Application Instructions · bgsu.edu

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Deadline

First audition reservation deadlineJan 1, 2027

Second audition reservation deadlineJan 15, 2027

Third audition reservation deadlineFeb 1, 2027

Final audition reservation deadlineMar 29, 2027

Auditions

Fall 2027 in-person music audition

Jan 23, 2027Feb 6, 2027Apr 10, 2027

Recorded video audition scholarship deadlineFeb 15, 2027

Fall 2027 in-person audition (final music scholarship deadline)Feb 20, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded video audition scholarship deadlineFeb 15, 2027

Audition Information · bgsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Review the requirements for your primary instrument or voice.

Submit the BGSU application, then reserve through the Future Falcon checklist.

Monitor the checklist for reservation and audition details.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Apply to BGSU before reserving an audition through the Future Falcon checklist.

Choose an in-person date or submit a recorded audition.

Auditions also serve as scholarship consideration.

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Consideration

The entrance audition also serves as consideration for College of Musical Arts scholarships.

Recorded auditions must meet the published scholarship deadline.

School Info

Snapshot

3.70

Avg GPA (W)

81%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

12.8K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,504

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,494

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$33,900

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,022

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · bgsu.edu College Scorecard

Training

The BM World Music combines world music and Western art music with foundational research and performance training in ethnomusicology

Performance & Productions

Performance study includes Balinese gamelan and Afro-Caribbean ensemble

Professional Development

The broad study of musics of the world is designed as preparation for graduate or professional work

Updated 5d ago