Overview

The Bachelor of Music with Elective Studies program from Wheaton College Illinois in an Outside Field provides comprehensive music training with focused study in a separate discipline. This degree assists the student in integrating interests beyond music and encourages the development of breadth and diversity in the arts and in the complementary discipline.

Other Music Degree Options

The Conservatory of Music at Wheaton College offers several degree and major options, including:

B.M. in Performance: comprehensive music training that encourages the formation of performance artists who contribute to the Church and society. Concentrate in piano, organ, voice, or an orchestral instrument.
B.M. in Composition: geared toward developing skills and imagination necessary to create compelling music in a variety of professional contexts.
B.M. in Music History and Literature: focused on preparing students for further study in musicology or related fields.
B.M. in Pedagogy: designed for students interested in becoming a private studio music teacher; music pedagogy also serves as a solid foundation for graduate study.
B.M. in Music Education: prepares students to become certified to teach music in Illinois; focuses on choral and instrumental training.
B.A. in Music: enables students to study music and performance in the context of the liberal arts while embracing resources of the Conservatory or Music.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory and Composition
Music Studies
Conducting
Individual Performance Studies
Ensemble Performance
Music Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

126 SCH

126 - 128

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wheaton, 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 an Application
Create your login to your Wheaton College Admissions Portal
Submit Proof of English Proficiency
Submit SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (if applicable)
Submit Official Transcripts
Complete Recommendation Requirements
Submit International Financial Verifications

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

49000 USD / year

≈ 49000 USD / year
Out-of-State

49000 USD / year

≈ 49000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

49000 USD / year

≈ 49000 USD / year

Living costs

Wheaton

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.

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Wheaton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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