Graduate Pathway in Music - 2 Semester: Fees & Entry Requirements at Illinois State University - INTO USA, USA

Graduate Pathway in Music - 2 Semester

USA

What will I learn?

The Illinois State University Graduate Pathway program in Music will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University. Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University. A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university. Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$31,000.00 (26,15,592) per year
Housing- $12,000 - $13,000
Start date

August 2026

Venue

Illinois State University - INTO Campus

100 North University Street, Normal,

Normal,

Illinois,

61761, Midwest, United States

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$31,000.00 (26,15,592) per year
Housing- $12,000 - $13,000
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Illinois State University - INTO Campus

100 North University Street, Normal,

Normal,

Illinois,

61761, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Age Requirement- 17Academic Requirements- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in music with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Audition required. Sequences available: Collaborative Piano, Conducting, Music Composition, Music Performance. This program leads to a Master of Music with an emphasis in one of these areas. Audition Requirements: Performance: A live or recorded performance audition on the applicants primary applied instrument. Suggested repertoire may be found under the music studios area for your specific instrument/voice. . Collaborative Piano: A live or recorded performance audition on the applicants primary applied instrument. 1) A substantial solo piece that showcases the students technical ability and musical development, which must be performed from memory; 2) One movement from a major work for an instrument and piano, which must be performed with an instrumentalist; 3) A vocal art song from the standard repertory with a substantial piano part, which must be performed with a singer. Arias are not accepted. Conducting: The applicant must provide the following: 1) A recorded performance audition on the applicants primary applied instrument or voice; 2) List of works conducted in public performance, including dates and name of the performing ensemble; 3) A face-to-the-camera, video of the applicant conducting in both rehearsal and performance settings. Both small and large ensemble excerpts are acceptable. The video should be approximately 15 minutes in length. Please take one minute at the beginning of the video to introduce yourself and briefly describe your goals in pursuing the masters degree in Conducting. Composition: Submit two examples of recent musical composition in PDF format and their corresponding sound files in MP3 format.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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