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Ohio State's composition program offers students opportunities to explore diverse musical interests like composition, counterpoint, orchestration, spectral music, and film scoring while learning from accomplished faculty with varied specialties. Student works are regularly performed by School of Music groups including the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Collegiate Winds, Ohio Show Band, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and various chamber ensembles. Some composition students secure funding through grants, commissions, and awards, while others find employment in video and film production. Many graduates pursue advanced degrees, typically earning doctorates before entering academia as college instructors.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher