School of Music
Bachelor of Music
Why Choose Music at WIU?
- Develop your artistry through One-on-one instruction with nationally renowned faculty
- Broaden your musical horizons with over 180 live student and faculty performances per year
- Be part of a comprehensive department with 20 degree options at the undergraduate, graduate and performance certificate levels at one of the first Illinois music schools to be accredited by NASM
- Gain real-world experience through a variety of opportunities within the department (Community Music School, Music Therapy Clinic, Video/Audio Recording, Instrument Repair Shop) and outside the department (internship opportunities nationwide such as the Kennedy Center, Chicago Symphony, Santa Fe Opera)
- Perform in one of our 19 student ensembles, some with international touring opportunities
- Join one of our 9 professional music organizations and network for your career by attending conferences, hosting events, collaborating with other student organizations around the Midwest, and volunteering within our community
How to Apply for Undergraduate Study
In addition to being accepted by the university, all music majors must complete an audition to be accepted into the School of Music. Students of any major who audition on or before February 18 will be considered for music scholarships.
Career Opportunities
Callen is an Instrumental Music Education major from the Quad Cities. She will student teach at Pleasant Valley Junior High and High School in in the spring of 2019. Callen played and sang in various ensembles throughout her time at WIU in addition to serving as a section leader and drum major for the Marching Leathernecks. She attributes the diverse learning opportunities in the School of Music and at WIU to making her a well-rounded musician and person.
Callen Brown, Music Education,'19
Scholarships
- Rex and Ann Collins Jazz Scholarship ($1000-$6000)
- Hei Chu and Hyung Ja Kim Piano Scholarship ($1000)
- The Hugo Magliocco Trobone Scholarship ($1500)
- The Laura Beu Music Scholarship ($1,000-$2,800)
- The Bruce Gardner Singer Scholarship ($1,000)
- The Lillian Ruth Robertson Scholarship in Strings ($1,250-$2,500)
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