Music
Because Bluffton is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and an All-Steinway School, you can be assured that you will receive a quality musical education. Bluffton's music department is unique from other liberal arts schools in that:
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- Our music education program is highly respected, with strong connections to area public school music programs.
- 96 percent of Bluffton music graduates in the past 10 years are employed in music.
- We offer opportunities for performance to all Bluffton students, beginning in a their first year, in both vocal and instrumental ensembles.
- Yoder Recital Hall
- We offer exceptional guest Artist Series performances.
- We have an active Ohio Collegiate Music Education Chapter.
- Private lessons in voice, keyboard, wind, percussion and stringed instruments are available for credit and are open to all students.
Majors
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- Music*, with concentrations in
- music business
- music ministry
- piano pedagogy
- performance
- Music*, with concentrations in
* This major can be completed in 3 years.
Minor
For more information about our music programs, contact the music department.
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performing scholar
Auditions for up to $20,000 scholarships will be held Feb. 23, 2013. If you are a gifted musician with a GPA of at least 3.2 (or 22 ACT/1050 SAT) you are invited to compete. >>> more on the Performing Scholar Competition
performance groups
Opportunities to sing, play and act are open to all students, regardless of major
or class rank. Auditions for most performance groups are held during the first week
of fall semester. Credit is available for ensemble participation.
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ensemble scholarships
In addition to scholarships for music majors, Bluffton offers a $1,000 scholarship to students majoring in another field who participate in music ensembles. >>> more about music scholarships