Overview

In addition to private lessons, brass-specific instruction includes studio classes, orchestral excerpt classes, and chamber music.

Students in the Brass program from Northwestern University also have access to the many resources found only at a major research university as well as the thriving world-class cultural scene in the Chicagoland area. Many develop active freelance careers during their student years.

Features

The Bienen School’s renowned brass faculty includes current and former members of the Chicago, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Dallas, and Detroit Symphony Orchestras, as well as the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra, Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, and National Brass Ensemble.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Each year, Northwestern brass students and alumni amass prizes and honors at the highest level. Many trumpet students have placed first in the International Trumpet Competition.

Tubists have won the Leonard Falcone Competition and the Portia International Competition. The brass section of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago⁠—the training orchestra of the CSO⁠—and the New World Symphony have included many current Northwestern students and alumni.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology Music Composition View 2679 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Music prescreening (if applicable)/Composition portfolio/Bachelor of Arts application materials via Bienen School Supplement

Common Application or Apply Coalition with Scoir Application sent to Northwestern University, including the non-refundable application fee of $75 or fee waiver

Secondary School Report (includes high school transcript and counselor recommendation letter)

Academic Teacher Recommendation (request and upload via the Common or Apply Coalition with Scoir application)

Counselor Recommendation (request and upload via the Common or Apply Coalition with Scoir application)

Early Decision Agreement (Early Decision applicants only)

Midyear Report (Regular Decision applicants only)

TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test exam results (international applicants only)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Out-of-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

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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Scholarships Information

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