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Bachelor of Music in Orchestral Instruments

Central Michigan University

USA,Michigan

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 21,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 55

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

USA, Michigan

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1892

Total Students: 15,465 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48859, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Music in Orchestral Instruments

Program Overview

If you want to pursue a career as a musician — as a vocalist, composer or instrumentalist — our Bachelor of Music programs blend close faculty mentorships with skill-building classes and continual opportunities to perform as you hone your craft.

Why This Program & What You'll Learn

Take advantage of our professional-grade facilities, expert faculty and extensive musical community while choosing the concentration best suited to your interests as a musician.

All of our Bachelor of Music students take a core curriculum full of theory, history, technology and technique courses. You'll also study your own instrument or specialty in-depth and grow under close faculty mentorship.;

You'll have the opportunity to live in the School of Music Residential College, surrounded by peers who share your interests and goals. Our ensembles, chamber groups, and solo performers participate in festivals, competitions, and conferences at the state, national and international levels. You'll never run out of ways to practice your art here.

Orchestral Instruments

In our orchestral instruments concentration, you can specialize in your chosen instrument for a career in performance, teaching and more. Learn from accomplished faculty in the areas of performance, theory and history, and gain the skills to perform on and teach your specialty instrument to others.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

10 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Not Available
aug 2025		Closed
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 55

Tuition Fee

CAD 21,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Central Michigan University

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 520.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.