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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 areas: orchestral instruments, piano, and vocal studies. Ohio State's keyboard programs provide students with comprehensive knowledge of keyboard literature through frequent performance opportunities, training them to execute diverse repertoire with both technical skill and artistic interpretation. Learners frequently pursue internships in education, performance, and arts administration with regional organizations like the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, Opera Columbus, Opera Project Columbus, and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.
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