The School of Music at Western Illinois University prepares graduate students for the professional world as performers, educators, composers, and innovators. Core courses in music theory, music history, and research complement individual lessons and specialized courses tailored to meet each student’s career goals. Students preparing for further studies at the doctoral level develop a strong foundation in performance and research, and many recent graduates have been admitted to highly selective doctoral programs at universities and conservatories throughout the world. A variety of graduate assistantships provide full tuition waivers and stipends while providing valuable performance and teaching experience.
The Talent Assessment should include research papers. Musicology faculty will contact applicants directly to schedule an interview. Applications in musicology...
Learn MoreThis concentration is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced studies in historical musicology and ethnomusicology. Graduates of this...
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Learn MoreThe Master of Music in Music History program provides exceptional training in music history and literature to prepare you for...
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Learn MoreThe forty-ninth Annual Meeting of the Society for Music Theory (SMT) will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from Thursday, November...
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