This program is available at the following location:

• Corvallis

Options available:

• Instrumental Performance
• Music Education
• Piano Performance
• Piano Performance and Pedagogy
• Vocal Performance, Pedagogy and Literature

The BM in Music Studies is designed for entering students preparing for careers in music education and performance. The curriculum provides a comprehensive and complete music education preparing students for successful careers in the arts in the 21st century creative economy.

Major Code: 093

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Understand the characteristics that are central to the musics of different cultures and sub-cultures.
• Gain knowledge of the social and historical elements that have helped in the development and dissemination of music world-wide.
• Distinguish several sounds of music from different cultures, and gain an understanding of key concepts of the musics of different cultures.
• Differentiate instruments that are used in different cultures by sight and sound as well as the function of these instruments.

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)

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Students in the Piano Performance Option may test out of these courses

Major Code: 093

Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on the Academic Advising page.