Overview

Whether it’s professional training in performance, conducting, education, composition, or musicology you’re seeking, we can provide you with opportunities to work with musicians at the top of their fields. Our majors include Music Education, Performance, Piano Pedagogy, Choral and Instrumental Conducting, Music Composition, and Music History.

Students can experience a high level of applied performance and academic study on a flexible schedule that includes classroom and individual instruction. The graduate program offers a challenging and exciting environment to assist you in realizing your professional goals!

Why Music at Western Illinois University?

Students have the opportunity to observe—and occasionally participate in—faculty ensembles, including the Lamoine Brass Quintet, the Camerata Woodwind Quintet, the Hopper Jazztet, and the Julstrom String Quartet.

In addition, the School of Music sponsors the Al Sears Jazz Festival in the fall and the New Music Festival in the spring. The direct Amtrak service to Chicago and the proximity to other Midwestern centers allow students to experience a variety of concerts, including world-class orchestral, chamber, operatic, and jazz ensembles.

Choral Conducting

Composition

Instrumental Conducting

Instrumental Performance

Jazz Studies

Music Education

Musicology

Organ Performance

Piano Pedagogy

Piano Performance

Vocal Performance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Techniques
History of American Music
Music in the Baroque Period
Music of the Classical Era
Music of the Romantic Era
Music Since 1900
Conducting (Choral)
Composition
Advanced Choral Pedagogy and Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Macomb, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission to the School of Graduate Studies must hold a bachelor's degree from an institution that is accredited by the appropriate U.S. Department of Education regional institutional accrediting agency.
Applicants usually apply for admission to a degree program simultaneously with admission to the School of Graduate Studies.
If the applicant meets the minimum admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, a copy of the application materials is forwarded to the program of interest for consideration.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11820 USD / year

≈ 11820 USD / year
Out-of-State

5910 USD / year

≈ 5910 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5910 USD / year

≈ 5910 USD / year

Living costs

Macomb

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.

Funding

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Overview

Why Music at Western Illinois University?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Macomb

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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