Overview

Program highlights

The Percussion Studio each year comprises approximately 20 students: 12 undergraduates and 8 graduate students. All students at Northwestern University perform in the major ensembles with the exception of doctoral students, who fill in when needed. Ensembles include the Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, as well as a Contemporary Music Ensemble. Ensemble placement is determined through a screened "mini" orchestral audition process given three times each year (fall, winter and spring quarters). This is an excellent training experience for the professional world.

The Percussion Ensemble is an integral part of the curriculum. It has performed at PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International Convention) four times (1996, 2002, 2007, 2017) as a result of winning the International Percussion Ensemble Competition, and released its first CD in 2006. The Ensemble performs eight concerts on campus each year. Programming in the past has included works by Cage, Donatoni, Maslanka, Reich, Takemitsu, Varese, and Xanakis. Guest artists such as Leigh Stevens, Bob Becker, Anders Astrand, Gordon Stout, Steve Smith, Robin Engelman, Bill Cahn, and Steve Schick have performed with the ensemble.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Lesson

Ensemble

Music Theory

Aural Skills

The Classical Canon

Historical Studies

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

45 alternative credits

units of credit

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, 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.

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application sent to Northwestern University

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

Academic Teacher Recommendation

Music Teacher Recommendation (preferred but not required)

Required Standardized Test Scores

Music Audition and/or Portfolio Materials, via Bienen School application

Early Decision Agreement (Early Decision applicants only)

Midyear Report (Regular Decision applicants only)

International Supplement to the Secondary School Report (international applicants only)

TOEFL or IELTS 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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