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BA Music

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BA Theatre

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BFA Dance

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BA Dance

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BFA Theatre Design and Technology

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BFA Acting

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BFA Musical Theatre

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BM Voice Performance

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BM Voice Performance

Jazz Studies

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BM Voice Performance

Music Composition

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BM Voice Performance

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BM Voice Performance

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BM Voice Performance

World Music

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BM Piano Pedagogy

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BM Piano Performance

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BM Piano Performance

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BM Piano Performance

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BM Piano Performance

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BM Piano Performance

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BA Music

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BA Music

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BA Music

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BA Music

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BA Music

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BA Music

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BA Music

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BM Music Education, Choral and General Music

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BM Music Education, Choral and General Music and BM Piano Performance

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BM Music Education, Instrumental and General Music

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BM Music Education, Instrumental and General Music and BM Instrumental Performance

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BM Music Technology

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BM Instrumental Performance

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BM Instrumental Performance

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BM Instrumental Performance

Music Composition

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BM Instrumental Performance

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BM Instrumental Performance

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BM Instrumental Performance

World Music

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Curriculum

•Formal General concentration within Oakland’s BA Music degree

•Applied study, ensembles, music theory, history, and degree-specific coursework

•Access to more than 100 public concerts each year

Opportunities

•Study with artist faculty, including Detroit Symphony Orchestra affiliate faculty

•Scholarships and support are available for professional conferences and festivals

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

58%

Grad Rate

12.4K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,772

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,867

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$35,402

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Average Net Price

$9,120

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Program Highlights

Curriculum

•Formal General concentration within Oakland’s BA Music degree

•Applied study, ensembles, music theory, history, and degree-specific coursework

•Access to more than 100 public concerts each year

Opportunities

•Study with artist faculty, including Detroit Symphony Orchestra affiliate faculty

•Scholarships and support are available for professional conferences and festivals

Program Highlights

Curriculum

•Formal General concentration within Oakland’s BA Music degree

•Applied study, ensembles, music theory, history, and degree-specific coursework

•Access to more than 100 public concerts each year

Opportunities

•Study with artist faculty, including Detroit Symphony Orchestra affiliate faculty

•Scholarships and support are available for professional conferences and festivals

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Oct 1, 2026

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Application Logistics

•Apply to Oakland University and complete the separate SMTD audition registration form

•Audition registration for Fall 2027 opens on or before October 1, 2026

•No separate audition registration fee

Enrollment

•Fall entry

•Transfer applicants use the same audition process

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Audition on a primary instrument or voice using that area’s published requirements

•Interview with the relevant faculty

•Music theory placement exam; the score does not affect admission

•Video applicants normally complete a later virtual interview

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

•Talent-based scholarships are awarded from the entrance audition

•February and March audition participants are automatically considered; no separate application is required

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

58%

Grad Rate

12.4K

Enrollment

$59K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,772

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,867

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$35,402

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,120

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Curriculum

•Formal General concentration within Oakland’s BA Music degree

•Applied study, ensembles, music theory, history, and degree-specific coursework

•Access to more than 100 public concerts each year

Opportunities

•Study with artist faculty, including Detroit Symphony Orchestra affiliate faculty

•Scholarships and support are available for professional conferences and festivals

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