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Overview
Music Performance students should expect to spend the majority of their academic career rehearsing and practicing for the numerous performance opportunities here at Illinois State and at local performance venues. Among many other requirements, ensemble participation and solo recitals are an essential part of the plan of study.
Why study Music Performance?
Professional classical music performers typically perform in professional, military, and civic music organizations and teach private music lessons. To gain admittance into the Music program at Illinois State, one must have extensive background in classical music and must complete a classical music entrance audition.
Majoring in Music Performance - Classical Guitar Performance at Illinois State University provides students with a sense of aesthetics and an understanding of human expression valuable to musicians in any performance venue.
Students find greatest success when they pursue graduate studies in music.
Programme Structure
Courses included
Music Studies: Music Literature
Music Theory
Group Instruction In Basic Musicianship
Group Instruction In Piano: Level II Music Majors
World Arts: Music - Music Majors
- Jazz-Rock Aural Skills
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
120 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Music Music History View 2332 other Bachelors in Music in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- High school courses completed
- Grade point average
- SAT/ACT scores and subscores (if submitted)
- Optional academic personal statement
- You’ll be required to submit a self-reported grade point average.
- English proficiency score
- Complete your application for admission, including selecting an audition date—we'll email you with a confirmation for your audition.
- Refer to the suggested repertoire recommendations for each music studio to prepare for your audition. You may want to also contact the respective applied faculty member for further information about the audition.
- Visit your portal to upload:
- a letter of recommendation from a music professional
- a music resume
Tuition Fee
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International
53686 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26843 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
53686 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26843 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
30638 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15319 USD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Normal
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 Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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