Illinois State University

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The Master’s Degree in Music - Music Composition at Illinois State University equips students with advanced compositional skills, fostering a professional portfolio to prepare for doctoral studies and careers in music composition, performance, and academia.

  • Normal, Illinois, United States
  • 1 year
  • On Campus
  • ₹14,02,388/Year
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Program Overview

The Master’s Degree in Music - Music Composition at Illinois State University equips students with advanced compositional skills, fostering a professional portfolio to prepare for doctoral studies and careers in music composition, performance, and academia.

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Class Size

400 Students

Key Features

Specializations Available

AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction

Research Opportunities

Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships

Admission Requirements

TOEFL®

79.0

Key Dates

Application Start time & Deadline

Starting 2026-01-01

Apply before 2125-04-18

Starting 2026-08-01

Apply before 2125-04-18

Program Start

Jan-26

Programme Structure

Courses include:Issues in Music Since 1950CompositionMusic Research: Sources And MethodsSound Design 2: Advanced Digital AudioOpera PracticumEnsemble: JazzMusical Styles of The Baroque PeriodMusical Styles of the Classical Period

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
  • Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
  • Expert faculty with industry experience
  • Career support and placement assistance

Academic Requirements

GPA
2.8

English Language Requirements

TOEFL®
79.0
Overall Score

Additional Requirements

    Applicants must possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.8 for the last 60 undergraduate credit hours. Submission of unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions is required. Applicants must submit a School of Music application, including two recent original compositions in PDF and MP3 formats. Additional recommendations include two letters of recommendation and an optional writing sample. International applicants should review specific visa requirements and ensure compliance with all application components.

Course Fees

₹14,02,388/Year
Annual Fee

1 year
Total Duration

Living Costs

    No Living costs available.

University Scholarships

No University Scholarships Available

External Scholarships

Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship

N/A

Amount

1250 USD

Deadline

Not specified

Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Master's Scholarship

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

N/A

Amount

2000 USD

Deadline

15 Apr 2025

Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History

N/A

Amount

300 EUR

Deadline

Anytime

Eligibility Requirements

    No Eligibility Requirements Available

Application Process

    No Application Steps Available

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