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Department of Music

The Accent is On You!

Student practicing on the piano 

Otterbein College's Department of Music offers five Bachelor degree programs, as well as the ability to create an individualized major, and a Music minor. These programs offer you the chance to share your talent with the College, the local community, and the world.

Our Mission

The Department of Music strives to develop professional musical competencies, as well as a deep appreciation of music, that you can later utilize in music careers or a life-long enjoyment of the art. The Department also strives to foster a community of musicians who care about music for the aesthetic and affective richness that it brings to the world, and conversely, who value their knowledge of the world and its relationship to music.

Sharpen Your Skills

We offer a variety of musical performance opportunities to compliment your finely tuned education. From a full complement of bands to choirs and orchestras, you can find a number of ensembles to satisfy your music tastes. Our ensembles have performed at local and national conferences and are open to all students.

Hear What We're Made Of

Check the Music Department's calendar of events to come hear our student and faculty performances.