Music Bachelor of Arts
You’ll find numerous performance opportunities in credit-bearing musical organizations and in private studio instruction open to all qualified students regardless of major. Develop comprehensive musicianship through a combination of two years of music theory, three semesters of music history, one year of piano proficiency and a minimum of two years of applied studio instruction and ensemble performance.
Develop your talent in private or group lessons; at Oswego, these are available on all instruments and voice, taught by talented faculty. Apply to join one of two large choirs, or select vocal ensemble, orchestra, wind ensemble or jazz bands. Gain musical theatre and operatic experiences through our collaborations with the theatre department. Excel, and you may be eligible to join Mu Beta Psi, a national honorary music fraternity, or Pi Kappa Lambda, a national music honor society.
The recently renovated Tyler Hall, the music department’s home base, contains a large theatre, two sizable rehearsal/performance rooms, many practice rooms, a state-of-the-art digital piano lab, a fully equipped multi-station computer MIDI lab, a music learning center and a digital multi-track based recording studio.
Campus Information
Main Oswego Campus
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
There are many strategies for exploring careers and identifying occupations that fit your career preferences. It is never too early to begin exploring!
Exploratory and Networking Events
Throughout the semester we host a variety of events that give you exposure to different career paths and professionals in various industries to aid in your exploration. Some events include:
Test Drive Your Career
We'll take you there! Join us for a visit off-campus to a company or organization that you are interested in to learn first hand about the industry.
Pizza with Professionals
Over 100 professionals come to campus each year to talk to you about careers.
Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) Program
Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) is a mentoring program that matches students with individual alumni in a diverse range of professional industries to explore career fields of interest.
Job Shadow/Informational Interview
Spend a day with a professional in the field or interview a professional about their discipline. This is a great way to learn firsthand about career fields or majors. Check out these tips on networking and the informational interviewing video to get you started.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission requirements
In order to be eligible for admission to SUNY Oswego, international applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
- Have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma;
- Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) equivalent to 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale;
- Show an English proficiency score of 71 for TOEFL, 6.0 for IELTS, or 55 in PTE. Additional scores may be considered on a case-by-case basis; please view this document for a complete list of English proficiency scores that are currently accepted for admission to the university. Conditional admission is also possible; see this section for details.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
144404 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD
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