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Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Bachelor of Music in Composition

Bachelor of Music in Music - Sound Recording Technology

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Music History

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Music Theory

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Jazz

Minor in Music Composition

Minor in Music History

Minor in Music Performance

Master of Music Education

Master of Music in Applied Studies

Master of Music in Conducting

Master of Music in Research

Master of Music in Pedagogy


At Old Dominion University, music students have the resources of a large public university to enhance the close, supportive relationships built within the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music. Outstanding musician-scholar-teachers provide a rich, challenging and creative environment where students may pursue their educational dreams and aspirations. The Diehn School of Music consists of award-winning faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized leaders in their fields. Several faculty serve as principal musicians with the Virginia Symphony and are established teacher-performers in Southeastern Virginia and beyond.

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Old Dominion University (ODU) has a general acceptance rate of 91%

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