Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Composition in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
|
Normal United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,482
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Music in Composition equips students to develop their portfolio for future Ph.D. studies. Applicants usually hold a bachelor's degree in Composition and present a diverse collection of works across various ensembles and media. Composition students benefit from numerous opportunities, including: the RED NOTE New Music Festival, featuring a week of contemporary music performances by guest composers and ensembles nationwide; special reading sessions for ISU composers during RED NOTE with acclaimed national ensembles; yearly large ensemble readings with both the Illinois State University Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra, where selected works may be performed; semesterly chamber concerts showcasing student compositions; one-on-one instruction with faculty and renowned visiting composers; and regular performances by students, faculty, and guest artists. Notable recent performers include the ONIX Ensemble, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, Transient Canvas, and the NOW Ensemble.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Must have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
You also need a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate enrollment.
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL internet-based (iBT)- 79
IELTS overall band score- 6.5
have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
You also need a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate enrollment.
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL internet-based (iBT)- 79
IELTS overall band score- 6.5
Tuition
USD
14,482