Overview

Performance degrees are offered in all orchestral and band instruments, as well as in piano, guitar, and voice.

Music - Music Performance students at Illinois State University concertize regularly in solo and chamber performances, including concerto-aria competitions, as well as national performance competitions such as the Music Teachers National Association and National Association of Teachers of Singing.

The MM in Performance prepares you for a career in:

Symphony orchestras
Military ensembles
Broadway
Opera houses
Teaching at the college level

The MM in Performance curriculum includes:

Applied music
Music pedagogy and literature
Analysis for Performers
History
Research
Ensembles
Electives which could include: Non-degree recitals, music technology, music history, music theory, music education, music therapy, music business, applied music, jazz studies and non-music courses
A written comprehensive exam and a recital are required for graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis For Performers
Issues in Music Since 1950
Music Research: Sources And Methods
Applied Conducting
Ensemble: Jazz
Graduate Recital
Ensemble: Madrigal Singers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Normal, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree in music, or the equivalent for international students.
School of Music application (included within the university application).
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate enrollment.
Three current letters of recommendation
A live or recorded performance audition on the applicant’s primary applied instrument. Suggested repertoire may be found under the music studios area for your specific instrument/voice.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15798 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15798 USD / year

≈ 15798 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7606 USD / year

≈ 7606 USD / year

Living costs

Normal

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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The MM in Performance prepares you for a career in:

The MM in Performance curriculum includes:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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