Overview

At Musical Arts from Roosevelt University is designed for the student with a strong academic background who wishes to combine the study of music with an emphasis in a second field outside music. Students' programs are individualized according to their interests and culminate in a senior project that melds their work in music with their second discipline.

Careers

BMA students are prepared to begin graduate studies in traditional music academic disciplines of ethnomusicology, musicology, or music theory

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Professional Musician in Society

Quantitative Literacy

The Vernacular Music of the United States

History of Western Music

Musicianship : Written Skillls

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology Liberal Arts View 2652 other Bachelors 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.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All Bachelor of Musical Arts applicants must perform an audition adhering to the requirements of performance major auditions.

Of the musical compositions that you have studied or performed, please identify one that has been the most meaningful to you.

Thinking locally about the town, city, or state where you live now, what is the most pressing issue facing your arts community? (500-700 words)

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2 or 3 Letters of Recommendation

Official Transcripts from all previously attended schools/institutions

Optional: Official ACT/SAT scores (Freshman-only)

TOEFL scores (if applicable)

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

21000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21000 USD per year during 48 months.
National

21000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21000 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

21000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21000 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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