Oglethorpe University Department of Music

Oglethorpe’s music program is designed to help all our students – music minors and elective-takers alike – add valuable musical instruction to their greater pursuit of the liberal arts. Our goal: to help students develop an appreciation of music and ongoing musical practice that will fill their lives with beauty and joy. You’ll receive personal attention from our distinguished faculty and can take advantage of private lessons in voice, piano, strings, brass and woodwinds (for just $35) from some of the finest professional musicians in Atlanta! As a music student at Oglethorpe, you’ll… Better understand how music is structurally composed Hone your skills in analyzing a piece of music for performance Gain a deeper appreciation for music in its historical and cultural context Become a more accomplished musician Some people, to borrow from the university’s tagline, use music to make a life; some use it to make a living; some use it to make a difference. However you choose to pursue your talents, your musical training at Oglethorpe will be an enriching experience that ensures a more rewarding musical life in the years to come. Oglethorpe offers merit-based music scholarships for talented students of all majors. These scholarships range from $500 to $1,500 a year, and are available for both instrumentalists and vocalists (see details for how to apply below). At Oglethorpe, your musical talents can be recognized with financial support while you pursue a major in chemistry, business or any other discipline. You won’t find that at many other universities.