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Bachelor in Music (BM) | Undergraduate Degree Program

Bachelor in Music (BM)

The Music program promotes an understanding and appreciation of musical expression as part of a liberal arts education. Increase your knowledge of theory and history across diverse musical cultures. Develop your abilities through ear-training, sight-singing, harmony, orchestration, composition, and conducting. You may also pursue an emphasis in applied music.

You will have a wide range of performance opportunities through college choirs, instrumental ensembles and individual recitals. Through your coursework and performances you will develop a wide musical repertoire that reinforces spiritual values, promotes the University's mission, and provides an important outreach to local and regional audiences.


Career Opportunities Include

  • Professional musician
  • Composer
  • Arranger
  • Producer
  • Music teacher
  • Church music director
  • Creative associate in film, theatre or television


Click here for more detailed information about all of our music programs at the Residential campus in Ottawa, KS.

Music (BM) is offered at the following locations.

  • Ottawa, KS (Residential Campus)

Required Major Courses

  • CONCERT ATTENDANCE AND CONVOCATION 
  • MUSIC THEORY AND AURAL SKILLS I
  • MUSIC THEORY AND AURAL SKILLS II
  • MUSIC THEORY & AURAL SKILLS III
  • MUSIC THEORY & AURAL SKILLS IV 
  • MUSIC HISTORY I 
  • MUSIC HISTORY II
  • RESEARCH AND PERFORMANCE
  • Applied Piano (continuous study until proficiency passed)
  • Applied Lessons in Primary Performance Area - lower division 
  • Applied Lessons in Primary Performance Area - upper division
  • Conducted Ensemble Participation - lower division
  • Conducted Ensemble Participation - upper division
  • Advanced Music - upper division
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University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

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