The Osaka College of Music aims to develop students into talented individuals with sophisticated expertise in music combined with a well-rounded character. There are lessons to further enhance the techniques of students with outstanding skills in their respective majors, and lessons to broaden students’ education across majors.
	■　Course/Major
	Composition Courses
	Major in Composition The task of mastering basic techniques involves learning the basics of music structures such as styles, harmonics and contrapuntal forms primarily in the classical period.  In the learning process aimed at improving creativity, students pursue personal growth and the spirit of creativity to serve as the driving force  behind the culture of the new era, based on communication with the teaching staff via pieces of music. Major in Musicology The major in musicology trains students into talented individuals required by the music world (music education, music journalism, music halls, and music-related companies) i.e., individuals who have steadily mastered music both in mind and in body, and can back it up with their wealth of intelligence and fresh knowledge.
	Vocal Music Course
	In singing, the human body serves as the instrument. Striving for a musical voice is fundamental to singing. However, having a beautiful voice is not enough; it is important to have the intelligence needed to put the song together. A “real singer” is the product of voice, intelligence and effort.
	Instruments Courses
	Major in Piano To specialize in piano, students are educated to master sophisticated performing techniques, according to their respective degrees of progress. The aim is to train students into sensitive and skillful performers and trainers by making them gain a wide range of music experience in accompaniments, ensembles, etc. Students are driven to go to auditions to perform in various concerts. Major in Organ The major in organ involves learning the skills for playing the organ, the structure of organs and the theories on organ performance, and studying the history of organs with respect to both the instrument and the music. The challenge for students is to perform the music with contemporary instruments in a way that mesmerize the present-day audience, while understanding the instruments and the playing style in the years in which the music first came into being.
	Major in Wind, String and Percussion Instruments Students are given guidance on their respective instruments from experienced professors. Much effort is directed especially at ensemble education. The aim is to train students into advanced performers and trainers through the ensemble of similar musical instruments, chamber music, wind music and orchestras. Performances are frequently organized by students on a voluntary basis. Major in Hogaku （traditional Japanese music） The major in hogaku trains students into creative individuals by taking advantage of the music college’s environment, where there are plenty of opportunities every day to come into contact with Western and World music, and of course, Japanese music. In lessons, students learn a wide range of music, including classical music, new music, and fusion with Western music.
	Major Instruments Wind instruments: Flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, fagotto, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba String instruments: Violin, viola, cello, contrabass, harp Percussion instruments: Snare drums, marimba, tympani, etc.
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