Overview

The Woodwinds program at Northwestern University has an outstanding faculty, many of whom have also been affiliated with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Each member is dedicated not only to the development of each student, but also to post-graduation success.

Career paths

Graduates of the program can be found in the New York Philharmonic, the Boston, San Francisco and Chicago Symphonies, and the Cleveland Orchestra, as well as in orchestras worldwide and in important positions in higher education.

Northwestern University’s Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music ranks as one of the nation’s leading music institutions.

For more than a century, the Bienen School has offered a unique combination of conservatory-level musical training with the academic rigor of a top-tier research institution. Through exceptional training and dedicated, collaborative teaching, Bienen faculty prepare students to excel in the ever-changing music world and forge new paths in both the performance and academic arenas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bassoon
Clarinet
Flute
Oboe

Saxophone
Wind Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 1011 other Masters in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Application

Transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Resume

Individual program requirements

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

57762 USD / year

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Out-of-State

57762 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

57762 USD / year

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Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

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