College of Musical Arts

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For Prospective Students

Degree Programs

Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Music
- Minors Available
- Bachelor of Arts
Graduate
- Master of Music
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Contemporary Music

Undergraduate

Degree and Majors

Bachelor of Music (BM)
Programs of Study (Majors)
Minors Available
Music Major and Minor Available in the College of Arts and Sciences

Audition Information

Audition Dates
Friday Audition Schedule
Saturday Audition Schedule
Audition Repertoire Requirements
Recorded Auditions
Choice of a Major
Choice of a Double Major
Audition Results Notification
Audition Checklist

Music Theory Placement Exam

Theory Placement Test
Suggested Theory Fundamental Course Web Sites

Financial Facts

Scholarships

Music Talent Awards
Additional Music Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen

Housing Options

Batchelder Hall
The Arts Village

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Pre-Audition

Post-Audition

Junior Trial Audition Day

Students will have the opportunity to:
What to Prepare
Tentative Schedule
Optional Activities

Music Discovery Day

Information

Reservation Form

Schedule

Inquiry

Certificate Program

Program Information

Audition Dates
Application Requirements
Application Deadline
Costs and Financial Aid

Inquiry

Auditions

Brass
Composition
Conducting
Ethnomusicology
History
Jazz
Keyboard
Music Education
Percussion
Strings
Theory
Vocal
Woodwinds

Application

Master’s Studies

Program Information

Audition Dates
Prerequisites to Graduate Studies
Admission Procedure
Graduate Assistantships

Assistantships

Musicology/Composition/Theory
Music Education
Music Performance
Music Office
Assistantship Information
- Stipend
- Qualifications
- Information
- Location
- Deadline
For Information

Auditions

Brass
Composition
Conducting
Ethnomusicology
History
Jazz
Keyboard
Music Education
Percussion
Strings
Theory
Vocal
Woodwinds

Inquiry

Application

Resources

Doctoral Studies

Program Information

Degree Requirements

Required Coursework
Examinations
Sample Course of Study

Assistantships

Auditions

Inquiry

Application

General Admissions Requirements
BGSU Graduate College Application Requirements
DMA Application Requirements

Candidates

About Us

Dean’s Welcome

Mission

Fast Facts

Dorothy E. and DuWayne H. Hansen Musical Arts Series

2007 Hansen Musical Arts Series Guests

Terence Blanchard

Past Musical Arts Series Guests
- Anne Midgette and Greg Sandow
- Howard Gardner
- Craig Schulman
- Inaugural Guest—Bob McGrath

Helen McMaster Endowed Professorship in Vocal and Choral Studies

2007 Endowed Professorship in Vocal and Choral Studies
- Margot Garrett
- Vance George
Past McMaster Endowed Professors
- Jon Frederic West
- Marilyn Horne

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Facilities

News from the CMA

Faculty Accomplishments

For Current Students

General

Building Hours
General Resources
Grants and Scholarships
Graduate Resources

Handbook

College Administration
College Degree Programs
Registration
- Changes in Registration
- Small Ensemble Registration
- Applied Instruction
Transfer Students
Advisement, Counseling and Academic Assistance
- Sources of Additional Help
Academic Honesty
Fees
- Music Equipment Usage Fee
Scheduling
- Classrooms, Performance Halls and Related Facilities
- Student Recitals
- College Recitals
- Rehearsals
- Use of Kobacker Hall
Student Recital Programs
Recording Services
Copyright Law
MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music
Music Library
Moore Musical Arts Center Facilities
- Housekeeping
- Practice Room Regulations
- Student Lounge
- Curriculum Lab
- Computer Lab
- Music Stand Use and Location
- Instruments and Other Equipment
- Pianos/Harpsichords
- Noncredit Instruction in the Center
Personal Property
- Lost and Found
Locker Assignments
Excused Absences
Appeals
- Grade and Absence Appeals
- Other Appeals
College Recital Hour
Recital Attendance
Performance Courses
- Applied Music: Make-up Policy
- Jury Examinations
- Ensembles
Student Organizations
Placement
Student Employment
Competitions in Music Performance and Composition
Pro Musica Grants
MidAmerican Center Grants
Graduate Studies

Scholarships

Application

Checklist

Criteria

Faculty/Staff

Alphabetical

Departmental

Administration
Admissions Coordinators
College Staff
Creative Arts Program
MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music
Public Events Office
Recording Services
Music Education
Music Performance Studies
Musicology/Composition/Theory
Adjunct Faculty

Positions Available

Resources

General Faculty Resources
Seminar/Recital Hour
Handbooks
Recital Scheduling, Recording, Publicity and Programs

Ensembles

Directors

Bands

Band Music Reading and Directors Clinic

Special Guests
Featured Bands
Nominations
For More Information

Ensembles

Fall

Athletic Band
Concert Band
Falcon Marching Band
University Band
Wind Symphony

Spring

Athletic Band
Concert Band
University Band
Wind Symphony

Faculty

Organizations

Auditions

Current Season

More Info

Choral

Choruses

A Cappella Choir
Collegiate Chorale
University Choral Society
University Men’s Chorus
University Women’s Chorus

Auditions

Audition Dates and Location
Your Availability
Repertoire
Sight-reading
Vocalizing
Ear/dictation Test
NOTE (for music majors)

Current Season

More Info

Jazz

Jazz Ensembles

Current Season

More Info

Opera

Current Season
Opera Theater Information
Past Seasons

Orchestra

Philharmonia

Auditions

Handbook

Policies and Guidelines
- Attendance
- Preparation
- Orchestra Parts
- Concert Dress
Expectations
- In Rehearsal
- Section Leaders and Sectional Rehearsals
  - Strings
  - Woodwinds/
    Brass/Percussion
  - Section Leader Responsibilities
- Auditions
- Seating Assignments
The Orchestra Committee