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Music Performance

You can reach your full potential as a performer while studying at Wright State! Work with experienced, dedicated faculty members in bassoon, clarinet, classical guitar, euphonium or baritone horn, flute, harp, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, or voice. This Bachelor of Music program also includes opportunities for participation in recitals, ensembles, choir, or orchestra.

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Ring leader

Wright State music student Noah Carpenter brings the carillon to life from atop a bell tower at a Middletown church
Noah Carpenter, organ performance and vocal music education major, may be the youngest carillonneur in the country.
Alumni Profile

Making music

Wright State alum Kris Kropff flourishes as head of music publishing for The Lorenz Corporation
Wright State music graduate Kris Kropff intended to work at music publisher Lorenz Corporation for six months. Nearly 20 years later, she's the company's president.
Alumni Profile

First string

Wright State alum Michael Bard again featured soloist at Kennedy Center holiday concerts
Michael Bard, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in music in 1991, will perform at the Kennedy Center Washington Choral Arts Society holiday concerts Dec. 17, 18 and 24.