Bluffton University
Department of Music
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Arts in Music with concentrations in Business
Bachelor of Arts in Music with concentrations in Music Ministry
Bachelor of Arts in Music with concentrations in Piano Pedagogy
Bachelor of Arts in Music with concentrations in Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts
Minor in Music
About the program
Because Bluffton is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and an All-Steinway School, you can be assured that you will receive a quality musical education. Bluffton's music department is unique from other liberal arts schools in that:
- Our music education program is highly respected, with strong connections to area public school music programs.
- 96 percent of Bluffton music graduates in the past 10 years are employed in music.
- We offer opportunities for performance to all Bluffton students, beginning in a their first year, in both vocal and instrumental ensembles.
- Yoder Recital Hall
- We offer exceptional guest Artist Series performances.
- We have an active Ohio Collegiate Music Education Chapter.
- Private lessons in voice, keyboard, wind, percussion and stringed instruments are available for credit and are open to all students.
Notable alumni
Kenzie Newberry, Kimberly Meyer, Hannah McBride
Acceptance rate
Bluffton University in Ohio has an acceptance rate of around 50–96%
Faculty
Crystal Sellers Battle, Roy Couch, Bo Young Kang, Andrew Liebermann, Paul Baransy, David Brax, Da Eun Choi, Scott Parnell, Linda Sycks, Jennifer Yost