The curriculum requires 45 semester hours in music and allows time to complete a second major in another department. Each concentration maintains a common core of music theory, music history, piano and applied study.

Many Bluffton music graduates have gone on to complete master's and doctoral degrees.

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.
• We offer?opportunities for performance?to all Bluffton students, beginning in their first year, in both vocal and instrumental ensembles.
• Yoder Recital Hall
• 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.