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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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BM Music Studies

Instrumental Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

Official BM Music Studies option in Instrumental Performance

Individual lessons available across strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and guitar

Option coursework builds advanced applied study through 400-level lessons and upper-division ensembles

Performance & Productions

Junior and senior recital requirements support professional performance preparation

Ensemble pathways include OSU bands, Corvallis-OSU Symphony, guitar ensemble, percussion, and chamber opportunities

Professional Development

Music scholarship auditions evaluate primary instrument performance, sight-reading, and musical goals

Students prepare contrasting repertoire and technical work aligned with college-level instrumental expectations

Facilities

Performances are supported by the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.70

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

70%

Enrollment

30.7K

Earnings

$64K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,014

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$42,459

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,568

Before aid

Average net price

$19,604

After aid

Cost Attendance · financialaid.oregonstate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 8, 12:31 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Official BM Music Studies option in Instrumental Performance

Individual lessons available across strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and guitar

Option coursework builds advanced applied study through 400-level lessons and upper-division ensembles

Performance & Productions

Junior and senior recital requirements support professional performance preparation

Ensemble pathways include OSU bands, Corvallis-OSU Symphony, guitar ensemble, percussion, and chamber opportunities

Professional Development

Music scholarship auditions evaluate primary instrument performance, sight-reading, and musical goals

Students prepare contrasting repertoire and technical work aligned with college-level instrumental expectations

Facilities

Performances are supported by the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx)

Program Highlights

Training

Official BM Music Studies option in Instrumental Performance

Individual lessons available across strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and guitar

Option coursework builds advanced applied study through 400-level lessons and upper-division ensembles

Performance & Productions

Junior and senior recital requirements support professional performance preparation

Ensemble pathways include OSU bands, Corvallis-OSU Symphony, guitar ensemble, percussion, and chamber opportunities

Professional Development

Music scholarship auditions evaluate primary instrument performance, sight-reading, and musical goals

Students prepare contrasting repertoire and technical work aligned with college-level instrumental expectations

Facilities

Performances are supported by the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$65

Deadline

Early ActionNov 2, 2026

PriorityFeb 1, 2027

Fall 2027 Transfer PriorityMar 20, 2027

Fall 2027 Transfer FinalAug 25, 2027

Undergraduate Admission Deadlines · admissions.oregonstate.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

$35

Auditions

Scholarship & Admissions Auditions (All Performance Areas)Feb 27–28, 2027

Music Auditions And Scholarships · liberalarts.oregonstate.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

Repertoire: perform two contrasting styles, one slow and lyrical and one faster and technical

Repertoire: jazz players must demonstrate classical music ability

Repertoire: percussionists should audition on concert snare drum and a mallet keyboard instrument; timpani etude or drum set styles are welcome but not required

Repertoire: scales up to 5 sharps and 5 flats may be requested

Repertoire: short sight-reading exercise included

Questionnaire

Questionnaire: list current and previous ensembles

Questionnaire: list musical awards and accolades

Statement

Future musical goals essay, 3,000 characters maximum

Optional additional-information essay

Letters of Recommendation

Provide two musical references with email addresses

References may be teachers, directors, or mentors; not friends or family

Transcript

Upload unofficial high school and/or college transcripts

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply and be accepted to Oregon State University

Submit the BM music admission and scholarship application through Acceptd

Fall 2027 OSU applicants should submit the university application by February 1, 2027 for priority consideration

Music application fee waivers are handled through Acceptd support before submission

Admission Pathway

Students not admitted directly to the BM may join BA/BS Music and re-audition the following year

Students may retake the audition one time to convert from BA/BS Music to BM

Transfer Pathway

OSU publishes an enroll-then-audition route for the BM: students not admitted directly may join BA/BS Music and re-audition the following year, and students may retake the audition once to convert from BA/BS Music to BM.

Bachelor Music · liberalarts.oregonstate.edu

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Live audition required for BM admission and scholarship consideration

In-person or virtual audition options are available on the scheduled audition dates

Applicants select an audition date and time by performance area after completing the Acceptd application

Interview about musical background and aspirations included

Decisions

February audition applicants are notified by mid-March

Acceptance deadline: April 20

No music admission or scholarship result is issued until the applicant is admitted to OSU

Applications may be accepted past scheduled audition dates, with additional auditions arranged as needed

Contact

Email: music@oregonstate.edu

Phone: 541-737-9406

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Performance-based scholarships are available to all interested students, with funds primarily awarded to music majors and minors

OSU Music expects to award more than $250K to new and continuing music students for 2027

Awards may be one-year or multi-year agreements

Scholarship expectations can include studio lessons, ensemble participation, declaring a music major or minor, maintaining GPA, and full-time enrollment

Students must be admitted to OSU before scholarship offers can be made

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.70

Admit rate

77%

school-wide

Grad rate

70%

Enrollment

30.7K

Earnings

$64K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,014

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$42,459

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$38,568

Before aid

Average net price

$19,604

After aid

Cost Attendance · financialaid.oregonstate.edu College Scorecard

Training

Official BM Music Studies option in Instrumental Performance

Individual lessons available across strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and guitar

Option coursework builds advanced applied study through 400-level lessons and upper-division ensembles

Performance & Productions

Junior and senior recital requirements support professional performance preparation

Ensemble pathways include OSU bands, Corvallis-OSU Symphony, guitar ensemble, percussion, and chamber opportunities

Professional Development

Music scholarship auditions evaluate primary instrument performance, sight-reading, and musical goals

Students prepare contrasting repertoire and technical work aligned with college-level instrumental expectations

Facilities

Performances are supported by the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx)

Updated Sep 8, 12:31 AM