Overview

The Program

With Bachelor of Music at Northern Illinois University you will receive a strong artistic, intellectual, and practical foundation for a professional career in music. Through our diverse programming, you have the opportunity to focus on jazz, contemporary and new music, a number of world music ensembles, and traditional Western music.

You will receive personalized attention from engaged and dedicated faculty, who are nationally and internationally recognized. Your classroom and other scholarly experiences will feature broad cultural and academic perspectives, which are essential in continuing to develop as a versatile musician.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Introduction to Music Education/Field Experience in Public Schools
Elementary General Music Methods
Clinical Experience in Elementary General Music
Middle School/Junior High Music Methods
Secondary Music Methods
Clinical Experience in Middle School/Junior High Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply for general admission to NIU.
Be mindful of priority academic scholarship deadlines.
You will need to have applied to NIU by the time of your audition. You are not required to have been admitted for general admission, but we encourage you to apply early.
Apply and Audition for the School of Music.
Complete your supplemental application.
Submit two letters of letters of recommendation.
Familial references are not accepted. References will be emailed a separate form directly upon the completion of this application. Please confirm with your references their willingness to complete this form prior to listing them. At least one reference should be able to speak to your musical capabilities, i.e. high school ensemble director, private lesson instructor, etc. Recommendation forms are due prior to auditions.
Register for your audition/interview.
Auditions are held in February.
Please review studio audition requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

19580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9790 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

9790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4895 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4895 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Music.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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