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College of Musical Arts • Bowling Green, Ohio
Quick Take
BGSU's College of Musical Arts combines strong music education, performance, composition, jazz, world music, and contemporary/new music within a large public university. All music majors audition, with in-person or recorded options, and roughly 90 scholarships are offered annually to incoming music students.
Bowling Green State at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts |
| Setting | public |
| Religious Affiliation | none |
| Program Size | large |
| Genres / Styles | classical, contemporary, jazz, world |
| Primary Instrument | bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | classical performance, composition, jazz studies, music education, music history, world music |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Musical Arts, Doctorate, Master’s |
| Musical Selectivity | selective |
| NASM Accreditation | Yes |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | less selective |
| Average GPA | 3.74 |
| Application Deadline | Jan 15 (priority scholarship) | Jul 15 (final) |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | competitive |
| Audition Window | |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Bowling Green, Ohio |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Bowling Green State website
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Program Overview
The music program at Bowling Green State is large in size and a school within a university.
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Bowling Green State supports the following musical genres/styles: classical, contemporary, jazz, world. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Bowling Green State website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Bowling Green State can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Bowling Green State website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Bowling Green State
Students at Bowling Green State can pursue degrees focused on classical performance, composition, jazz studies, music education, music history, world music. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Bowling Green State website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Bowling Green State is selective. Academically, it is less selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.74. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Bowling Green State is Jan 15 (priority scholarship) | Jul 15 (final) of each year.
Visit the Bowling Green State website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Bowling Green State, and the school's auditions are considered to be competitive. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Bowling Green State website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
BGSU's College of Musical Arts is based in Bowling Green, a northwest Ohio college town near Toledo, with access to regional performing arts organizations and a long-standing campus culture in music education, jazz, world music, and contemporary/new music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bowling Green State hard to get into?
Admission to Bowling Green State is considered selective for music and less selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Bowling Green State?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission is not required at Bowling Green State.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Bowling Green State?
Bowling Green State supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, horn, oboe, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Bowling Green State?
Admitted students at Bowling Green State have an average GPA of 3.74. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Bowling Green State?
The application deadline for Bowling Green State is Jan 15 (priority scholarship) | Jul 15 (final), with live auditions typically held . These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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