Overview

The curriculum includes:

string pedagogy and literature
professional practice
applied lessons on primary and secondary stringed instruments)
and core music courses, i.e. music theory, history, and research methods
electives - chamber music, non-degree recitals, etc.

String Pedagogy students will gain critical professional practice experience working in the nationally recognized ISU String Project (large group, small group, and private lessons) as well as through teaching the MusicScores! curriculum at local Head Start preschool sites.

Illinois State University is one of four universities in the country to offer the Master of Music in Music - String Pedagogy degree.

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Programme Structure

Courses:

Pedagogy & Literature

Professional Practice in String Pedagogy

Music Research: Sources And Methods

Theory Pedagogy for Educators

Symphony Orchestra (Strings)

Final Project in String Pedagogy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-05-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have completed an undergraduate degree in music (or the equivalent for international students) and earned a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate enrollment
Fill out a School of Music application (included within the university application)
Include three current letters of recommendation
Submit a live or recorded performance audition on your primary applied instrument (suggested repertoire can be found under the music studios area for your specific instrument/voice)
Write a statement of interest (approximately 250 words)
Submit a video of a teaching episode (private or group)
Interview with string faculty

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Tuition Fee

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International

30996 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 861 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

30996 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 861 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

14904 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 414 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Normal

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Overview

The curriculum includes:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Normal

Financing

Funding

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Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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