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BA Music

General Music Studies

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BA Theatre and Dance

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Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Located in Cleveland, one of America's most vibrant cultural centers

•Distinguished faculty drawn from the internationally renowned Cleveland Orchestra and other professional organizations

Training & Performance

•Performance curriculum builds the skills for a competitive professional career

•Ample on- and off-campus performance opportunities and required major-ensemble participation

•Coursework in the business of music and career-related electives

Degree Flexibility

•Master of Music in Performance available for continued study in classical and jazz areas

School Info

Snapshot

3.37

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

51%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,259

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,973

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,764

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Located in Cleveland, one of America's most vibrant cultural centers

•Distinguished faculty drawn from the internationally renowned Cleveland Orchestra and other professional organizations

Training & Performance

•Performance curriculum builds the skills for a competitive professional career

•Ample on- and off-campus performance opportunities and required major-ensemble participation

•Coursework in the business of music and career-related electives

Degree Flexibility

•Master of Music in Performance available for continued study in classical and jazz areas

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Located in Cleveland, one of America's most vibrant cultural centers

•Distinguished faculty drawn from the internationally renowned Cleveland Orchestra and other professional organizations

Training & Performance

•Performance curriculum builds the skills for a competitive professional career

•Ample on- and off-campus performance opportunities and required major-ensemble participation

•Coursework in the business of music and career-related electives

Degree Flexibility

•Master of Music in Performance available for continued study in classical and jazz areas

Key Info

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$40

Deadline

PriorityMar 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

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Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Repertoire List

•A standard concerto or solo piece

•Two etudes in contrasting styles (for example, lyrical and technical), or one etude and an additional solo

•At least three standard orchestral excerpts in contrasting styles

•Scales and arpeggios may be asked

•Accompaniment note: an accompanist is not required

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Good to Know

Application Process

•Submit university application via Common App or CSU portal (select Pre-Music as intended major)

•Submit separate School of Music Application form to register for an Audition Day

•If considering more than one music major, only one application is needed

Placement Exam

•Admitted students take a music theory and musicianship placement exam on the audition day — for course placement only, not admission

Contact

•music@csuohio.edu

•216.687.2033

Transfer Pathway

CSU publishes an LCCC Arts and Sciences transfer guide for Music (all tracks), including theory, musicianship, applied music, and other music-major course equivalencies. BM Performance transfer students still complete the School of Music audition process for admission and scholarship consideration.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•A successful performance audition is required for admission to music major status

•Auditions take place on campus at scheduled Audition Days

•A music theory and musicianship placement exam is administered on audition day

Video Option

•Available for out-of-state (200+ miles away) and international students

•Upload audition to YouTube or Vimeo and email links to music@csuohio.edu

Timeline

•Submit the School of Music Application at least 2 weeks before your desired audition date

•Audition in January, February, or March for entrance and scholarship consideration

Scholarship Info

Music Talent Scholarships

•Competitive talent-based scholarships for qualified incoming freshmen, transfer, and current students

•Awarded based on audition performance

•May be applied toward tuition and fees

•Candidates must audition in January, February, or March for scholarship consideration

School Info

Snapshot

3.37

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

51%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,259

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,973

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,764

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Located in Cleveland, one of America's most vibrant cultural centers

•Distinguished faculty drawn from the internationally renowned Cleveland Orchestra and other professional organizations

Training & Performance

•Performance curriculum builds the skills for a competitive professional career

•Ample on- and off-campus performance opportunities and required major-ensemble participation

•Coursework in the business of music and career-related electives

Degree Flexibility

•Master of Music in Performance available for continued study in classical and jazz areas

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