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Opportunity is everywhere in the College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University. We are large enough to offer a comprehensive music education and small enough to foster the meaningful, personal relationships that matter.

Our faculty – all talented musicians – have created a supportive community where undergraduate and graduate students collaborate and forge lifelong connections. It’s what makes us stand out from other music schools.

The College of Musical Arts boasts one of the nation’s top music teacher education programs. We have more alumni teaching in Ohio than any other university.

Read more about why the College of Musical Arts is the best choice  for your music education.

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What sets the BGSU College of
Musical Arts apart?

100%

Of 2023-24 graduates found jobs within six months of graduation

350+

Performance opportunities annually

48%

Of music majors receive a talent-based scholarship

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Upcoming events

The College of Musical Arts hosts hundreds of events each year – opportunities for our students to perform and for our community to engage with us. We host annual music festivals and musical series featuring faculty and guest performers.

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Contemporary Music
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Jazz Studies
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Music Composition
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Music Education: Teaching Artistry
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Ethnomusicology
Ethnomusicology
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Music History
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Music Performance
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Collaborative Piano
Collaborative Piano
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Piano Pedagogy
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Vocal Pedagogy
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World Music
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Renowned teacher ed program

We are THE top college in Ohio for future music teachers.

  • Grow your skills with plentiful field experience opportunities.
  • Get experience in the classroom early.
  • Connect with our extraordinary alumni network around the country.

Opportunities galore

It’s so easy to feed your passion for music at BGSU.

  • Perform at hundreds of events annually.
  • Give back to your community by mentoring young musicians.
  • Collaborate with peers and faculty.

A great value

You won’t find many options that combine our affordability and top-notch music education.

Martha Hudson Master of Music Oboe Performance 2023
I am from another culture and I speak another language, but I felt very much part of the CMA community and very welcomed. Everybody was kind, so that was an easy transition for me.

Martha Hudson Pestana, Master of Music in music performance ’23 and current doctoral student in contemporary music

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Special events for high school and middle school students

Music Discovery Day

Learn all that the College of Musical Arts offers at this fall visit day. Explore our facilities and campus and meet with faculty, students, admissions staff and financial aid experts.

Junior Audition Day

Participate in this mock college audition for high school juniors in the spring and receive feedback in a low-pressure way. Meet faculty and students, get tips on being a music major, tour campus and more.

Performance programs

Are you a high school or middle school musician or singer? These events held throughout the year are a great opportunity to hone your talents and receive instruction from BGSU faculty, students and guests artists.

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Updated: 06/09/2025 02:59PM