The Music at University of Dayton is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Dayton , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Music

Majors:

Bachelor of Arts, Music-Jazz Studies Concentration
Bachelor of Arts, Music-Music Studies Concentration
Bachelor of Music, Music Composition
Bachelor of Music, Music Education-Instrumental Concentration
Bachelor of Music, Music Education-Vocal Concentration
Bachelor of Music, Music Performance
Bachelor of Music, Music Therapy

Minor:

Music
Music Technology

Certificate:

Community Arts Engagement

Music is our passion. We help each student discover the transformative power of music and develop musical interests, talents, and skills that they will use to change the world. The Department's goals include:

To help students develop their unique musical potential as performer, composer, scholar, teacher, therapist, listener or advocate
To provide abundant and diverse opportunities for group and individualized music learning
To connect students and faculty with local and global resources
To develop musical partnerships that reflect the University's motto: Learn, Lead, and Serve
To cultivate a safe, respectful, inter-culturally responsive, and stimulating environment that supports student and faculty development (College of Arts and Sciences Diversity Vision Statement, October 2009)
To prepare students through music with essential 21^st century skills to meet the changing needs of a global society

The Department of Music offers a diverse and rigorous undergraduate curriculum for music majors and non-music majors in a liberal arts setting. Bachelor of Music degrees offer intensive, professional training for students who wish to pursue careers in the fields of Composition, Education, Performance, and Music Therapy. These programs emphasize advanced musical skills, theoretical foundations, and experiential learning in the field, supported by close faculty mentorship. The Bachelor of Arts degree offers students the flexibility to pursue their individual interests in music as well as in other fields (sometimes through a second major or minor). All music majors develop creativity, discipline, teamwork, and critical thinking skills that transfer to a wide variety of careers.

All of the music degree programs share a core curriculum of music theory, essential musicianship skills, music history, and ethnomusicology. Many of these components have been integrated with the general education requirements of the Common Academic Program (CAP). This allows students to build their knowledge of music in an interdisciplinary framework that integrates music with history, religion, diversity and social justice. Foundational ideas of the CAP include learner-centered teaching, education in the Catholic Marianist tradition, and integrative learning. The CAP student learning outcomes are based on UD's Habits of Inquiry, including scholarship, faith traditions, diversity, community, practical wisdom, critical evaluation of our times, and vocation. Music students may participate in the University Honors program, through courses in and outside the department, as well as Honors Thesis projects on a range of music-related topics.

Non-music majors may also meet many CAP requirements and earn University Honors credit through music courses, including performing ensembles as well as courses in music fundamentals, music technology, and a variety of topics in music history and music in culture. Non-majors may develop their performance skills as singers or instrumentalists through individual lessons with faculty members, by registering for MUS 399 Performance Studies for credit.

The University of Dayton is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. In addition, the music education degree program is approved by the State of Ohio and the music therapy degree program by the American Music Therapy Association.

The Department of Music has numerous performing ensembles open to all students:

University Chorale
Bella Voce
Opera Workshop
Ebony Heritage Singers
World Music Choir
Hands in Harmony Signing Choir
University Orchestra
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
University Concert Band
"Pride of Dayton" Marching Band
Flyer Pep Band
Percussion Ensemble
Javanese Gamelan
Early Music Ensemble
Dayton Jazz Ensemble
University Jazz Band
Winter Drum Line
Chamber music groups
Jazz Combos

The Department of Music offers five degree programs.

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music (MUS) - Concentration options in Jazz Studies or Music Studies
Bachelor of Music with a major in Music Composition (MUC)
Bachelor of Music with a major in Music Education (MUE) - Concentration options in Instrumental or Vocal
Bachelor of Music with a major in Music Performance (MUP)
Bachelor of Music with a major in Music Therapy (MUT)

Students seeking admission to any Bachelor of Music degree program must be admitted to the University of Dayton by the Office of Admission and accepted by the Department of Music through an audition process that includes:

Successful completion of a performance audition in person.
An interview with a faculty member in the appropriate degree program.
Submission to the Department of Music of a short essay (500 words or less) that addresses "Why I Want to Be a Music Major.

Specific information regarding audition requirements and dates is available by calling the department office or visiting the department website.

Transfer students pursuing a major in MUC, MUP, or MUT must complete at least 24 of the required semester hours in the Department of Music while in residence at the University of Dayton. Transfer students pursuing a major in MUE must complete at least 20 of the required semester hours in the Department of Music while in residence at the University of Dayton. Transfer students pursuing a music minor must complete at least 12 of the required semester hours in the Department of Music while in residence.

Students may earn the Bachelor of Music in Music Education through the UD-Sinclair Academy, by selecting Music Education as the Pathway Major. For further information, please visit the UD-Sinclair Academy website.

Disciplines

College of Arts and Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Music at University of Dayton

Entry Requirements

Official secondary transcripts (in language of original issue). Transcripts of all previously attended secondary schools, including dates of attendance, all subjects studied, grades earned and marks achieved on examinations;
- Transcripts not issued in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation.
- Proof of completion must also be provided in the form of a graduation date listed on the transcript, a diploma, or a certificate of completion. If secondary schooling is still in progress, this must be submitted as soon as completed and prior to enrollment at the University of Dayton.
- Transcripts may be submitted directly from the secondary school to the University of Dayton via:
  - Mailed to Office of Recruitment and Admission, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton OH 45469-2713
  - E-transcript sent to: [email protected].
  - Emailed to [email protected]
Proof of English Proficiency. If your native language is not English, you are required to submit proof of English proficiency by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DET, SAT or ACT scores. Your scores should be sent to the University of Dayton directly from the testing center using code 1834 or for the ACT, code 3342.
Financial documentation. F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study. These may be emailed to [email protected] OR mailed to the address above.

English Requirements

PTEMin 50
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Music at University of Dayton

How to Apply for Bachelor of Music at University of Dayton

Application, including the essay. Student may apply through the University of Dayton Application or the Common Application. There is no application fee.