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The music performance degree program emphasizes honing performance abilities. At Ohio State, the Bachelor of Music in performance features three specialization options: orchestral instruments, piano, and vocal studies. Students focusing on orchestral instruments (including strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion) receive instruction from faculty who maintain active performing careers, engaging in intensive training of technique, performance methods, teaching approaches, and repertoire expansion. These musicians participate in both the institution's major performance groups and various small chamber ensembles.
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