Overview

Music students at Indiana University South Bend are required to enroll in and pass four semesters of MUS-I 100 Cultural Events Attendance. Students submit ticket stubs and programs to an instructor who uses OnCourse to maintain student records. A list of the events available will be published by the Production Office. In addition to cultural events attendance, students enrolled in MUS-I 100 are require to meet once a week in a Convocation/Recital Hour where junior, senior, and graduate students will perform.

Master Thesis

The master’s thesis is an extended research paper on a subject in music history or music theory chosen in consultation with and under the direction of a member of the academic faculty. The thesis must present an original idea and argument that is supported by extensive research in a document generally 50-75 pages in length.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instrumental Pedag
Piano Methods
Vocal Pedagoz

Teaching of Music Theory (composition majors)
Philharmonic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Bend, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International students must apply for admission to this program through the Office of International Student Services at IU South Bend.

As a preliminary audition a video recording of a recent performance, either a VHS videotape, NTSC format, or a DVD disc, must be submitted with this application. Composition applicants may submit a CD of their works.

Undergraduate paper on theory/composition

Portfolio of four to six works for different ensembles, including at least one for orchestra.

Recordings on CD or tapes (cued to the sections desired).

Interview with the faculty.

Letters of Recommendation

Placement Examinations

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20408 USD / year

≈ 20408 USD / year
Out-of-State

20408 USD / year

≈ 20408 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9076 USD / year

≈ 9076 USD / year

Living costs

South Bend

United States

885 - 1432 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Master Thesis

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

South Bend

Funding

Scholarships Information

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