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Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL

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Program Recognition

•Professional BM degree in Music Composition and Recording Arts

•Historically Black College/University (HBCU)

•Seventh-day Adventist institution in Huntsville, Alabama

Training

•Curriculum develops composing, arranging, score analysis, orchestration, and music-notation skills

•Recording-arts study includes microphones, live and studio recording projects, audio workstations, and virtual instruments

Professional Development

•Designed to prepare majors for graduate schools, schools of music, conservatories, and professional pursuits

•Students complete music core study, composition and recording focus courses, and recital work

School Info

Snapshot

2.99

Avg GPA (W)

45%

Admit Rate

school-wide

45%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$24,112

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$43,520

Before aid

Average Net Price

$25,669

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Professional BM degree in Music Composition and Recording Arts

•Historically Black College/University (HBCU)

•Seventh-day Adventist institution in Huntsville, Alabama

Training

•Curriculum develops composing, arranging, score analysis, orchestration, and music-notation skills

•Recording-arts study includes microphones, live and studio recording projects, audio workstations, and virtual instruments

Professional Development

•Designed to prepare majors for graduate schools, schools of music, conservatories, and professional pursuits

•Students complete music core study, composition and recording focus courses, and recital work

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Professional BM degree in Music Composition and Recording Arts

•Historically Black College/University (HBCU)

•Seventh-day Adventist institution in Huntsville, Alabama

Training

•Curriculum develops composing, arranging, score analysis, orchestration, and music-notation skills

•Recording-arts study includes microphones, live and studio recording projects, audio workstations, and virtual instruments

Professional Development

•Designed to prepare majors for graduate schools, schools of music, conservatories, and professional pursuits

•Students complete music core study, composition and recording focus courses, and recital work

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$25

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List (Required)

•Prepare pieces demonstrating your ability on your chosen instrument or voice

Letters of Recommendation (Required)

•Submit 3 letters of recommendation with the admission audition

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Enrollment

•Apply via the Oakwood University application portal

•Rolling admissions with a $25 university application fee

•ACT or SAT results are required unless an official transfer-student waiver applies

Program Requirements

•Entering music students take written and aural music theory, piano proficiency, and applied-area placement exams

•All music majors must pass piano proficiency by the end of sophomore year

•Pre-college piano and instrumental study are strongly recommended

•Music majors participate in a departmental ensemble for eight consecutive semesters

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Music majors must audition on their chosen instrument or voice in their area of concentration

•Admission auditions can be completed in person or by audio/video submission

•Three letters of recommendation must accompany the audition

•Acceptance to Oakwood University does not guarantee admission to the Music Department

•The Music Department provides an official Welcome Packet with detailed audition information

•Placement exams determine the appropriate starting level for music theory, piano proficiency, and applied study

School Info

Snapshot

2.99

Avg GPA (W)

45%

Admit Rate

school-wide

45%

Grad Rate

1.2K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$24,112

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$43,520

Before aid

Average Net Price

$25,669

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Professional BM degree in Music Composition and Recording Arts

•Historically Black College/University (HBCU)

•Seventh-day Adventist institution in Huntsville, Alabama

Training

•Curriculum develops composing, arranging, score analysis, orchestration, and music-notation skills

•Recording-arts study includes microphones, live and studio recording projects, audio workstations, and virtual instruments

Professional Development

•Designed to prepare majors for graduate schools, schools of music, conservatories, and professional pursuits

•Students complete music core study, composition and recording focus courses, and recital work

Updated 36m ago

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