Overview

If music be the food of love, play on! The greatest playwright of all time knew the significance of music to the human story.

Today, we understand the deeper value of music. The talents of musicians are used in countless ways, from entertaining an audience with a live performance to invoking emotion in film and other media. Music is positively therapeutic, and accomplished musicians are vital and needed in all areas of the profession.

Whether your passion is singing, playing an orchestral string instrument, band instrument, classical guitar, or jazz, there's an ensemble for you. As a student in the Music program from University of Wisconsin-Parkside you will become a member of an ensemble, where you'll benefit from growth and creativity sparked by playing with your peers, led by professionals.

Learning in Action

As a music major at Parkside, you'll benefit from:

Personal and individual attention by a faculty of dedicated, first-class musicians and educators

Career oriented curriculum

Unique Music Education Program (all courses in music)

Performance opportunities with over 60 concerts per academic year

Professional experience by guest artists and master classes

State of the art facilities

Large ensembles open to all campus students

Careers after Parkside

Career opportunities for teaching music include instruction at the elementary, secondary, and university levels and independently with the opportunity to establish privately owned music studios. Many musicians who perform professionally can do so on a part-time basis opening up fields beyond teaching and performing.

Opportunities exist in many related areas such as music publishing, radio and television, arts management, recording engineering, and various other aspects of the music industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory

Aural Music Theory

Class Piano

Music History I: 450-1750

Music History II: 1750-20th Century

World of Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Somers, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit online application

Submit the application fee

At the time of application, students must have already completed or be close to completing secondary school (high school)

Students whose prior education was not conducted in English are required to submit proof of language proficiency

International students must certify that they have enough financial support for the first full year of their education

Submit a clear, easy-to-read copy of the personal information page of your passport

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

17430 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17430 USD / year

≈ 17430 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8271 USD / year

≈ 8271 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Learning in Action

Careers after Parkside

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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