Students walking toward King — A guitar student and friend approach the King Building. Photo credit: Janine Bentivegna

Program Overview

Musical Studies

Program Type: Major

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department: Musical Studies

Musical Studies Program majors study everything from video game music to music technology and acoustics. What unites all of these projects is a critical intellectual approach to music.

Why Study Musical Studies at Oberlin?

Study Away Programs

Associated Faculty

Variety of Courses

Oberlin Arts and Sciences Orchestra

Oberlin presents recitals and concerts by the more than 25 student ensembles, including the Arts and Sciences Orchestra. Musical studies majors are required to participate in at least two approved Oberlin ensembles such as the Arts and Sciences Orchestra. This large ensemble is specifically geared toward college students. The group presents several concerts annually in Finney Chapel.

Oberlin Arts and Sciences Orchestra