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2009 Directory of Music Schools
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Codes for Degrees
1 Performance
2 Music Education
3 Theory
4 Composition
5 History/Musicology
6 Conducting
7 Church Music
8 Music Therapy
9 Jazz Studies
10 Arts Administration
11 Music Industry
12 Music Theater
13 Recording Technology
Alabama
Alabama State University (Montgomery)
A.S.U. is an Historically Black College located in Montgomery, Alabama. The Department of Music is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The department offers the Bachelor of Music Education and the Bachelor of Arts in Music. A Master of Education in Music Education is also available. Scholarship opportunities available. Contact: Caterina Bristol, 915 S. Jackson, 334-229-4341, music@alasu.edu. Tuition: $5,280 res., $10,560 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. Graduate tuition: $254/credit res., $508/ credit non-res. Degree: 2. 120 music majors; 10 faculty, 5,695 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 4 ch. groups, 3 chor.
Auburn University (Auburn)
Music at Auburn offers exciting opportunities for performance and music education majors, and for students majoring in other fields who wish to participate in classes and ensembles. The department strives to achieve excellent standards of performance and scholarship in music. We offer a nurturing atmosphere with individual attention for students. Contact: Sara Lynn Baird, 101 Goodwin Hall, 334-844-4165, fax: 334. 844.3168, music@auburn.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $6,924 res., $19,404 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 100 music majors, 25 faculty, 24,000 total enrollment. Graduate tuition: $6,924 res., $19,404 non-res. Degree: 2. 45 music majors, 25 faculty. 4 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch, 5 chor.
Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville)
Strong music performance emphasis, long tradition of excellence preparing music educators, rigorous supportive academic programs, and scenic mountain campus provide quality, personalized musical career preparation in a regional university setting. Nationally recognized marching band and jazz programs, numerous large and small ensemble opportunities, caring faculty and dynamic curriculum highlight Music at JSU. Contact: Martha Mitchell, 700 Pelham Road North. Deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $5,400 res., $10,800 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. Graduate deadline: 5/1. Tuition: $6,000 res., $12,000 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 250 music majors, 24 faculty, 9,600 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor.
University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
The University of Alabama is the capstone institution in the state featuring a fully comprehensive music program. A wide range of performance opportunities exist spanning all genres and styles. A world-class faculty of resident artists provide individual attention to each student. Contact: Tonia Hicks, Box 870366, telephone: 205-348-7110, fax: 205.348.1473, thicks@music.ua.edu. Deadline 3/1. Tuition: $7,000 res., $18,000 non-res. Degrees: 1-10,12. 280 music majors, 62 faculty, 380 total enrollment. Graduate deadline 2/1. Tuition: $6,500 res., $16,500 non-res. Degrees: 1-7. 380 music majors, 62 faculty. 12 bands, 5 jazz bands, 3 orch., 5 chor.
University of South Alabama (Mobile)
A department of music in a college of arts and sciences in a state-supported university, which through its innovative curriculum empowers professional musicians, music educators, or those who wish to enrich their lives through the arts. Contact: Greg Gruner, 307 University Blvd., Performing Arts Center, #1072, 251-460-6136, fax: 251.460. 7328, music@jaguar1.usouthal.edu. Deadline: 7/15. Tuition: $147/cr. hr. res., $294/cr. hr. non-res. Degrees: 1,2,11. 125 music majors, 30 faculty, 14,500 total enrollment. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Arizona
Arizona State University, Herberger Institute School of Music (Tempe)
Internationally recognized faculty, varied curricula, and outstanding performance facilities contribute to make the Herberger Institute School of Music one of the nation’s top music schools. The quality and comprehensiveness of our program is demonstrated by our many graduates who are successful performers, composers, music therapists, conductors, and educators regionally, nationally, and internationally. Contact: Margie Vincent, 40 E. Gammage Parkway, 480-965-5069, fax: 480.727.6544, SOM admissions@asu.edu. Deadline: 2/20. Tuition: $6,846 res., $19,630 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,8,9,12. 460 music majors, 88 faculty, 66,000 total enrollment. Graduate deadline: 2/20. Tuition: $7,976 res., $21,370 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,5,8,9,12. 420 music majors, 88 faculty. 5 bands, 5 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor.
University of Arizona (Tuscon)
As Arizona’s first university, UA offers a unique experience as one of the nation’s top 20 public research institutions. The faculty is dedicated to the development of the talents of its students From bachelor to doctoral, the UA School of Music is a passport to a rewarding life in music. Contact: Eric Johnson, 1017 N. Olive St., P.O. Box 210004, 520-621-1655, fax: 520.621.8118, emj2@email.arizona.edu. Deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $5,933 res., $20,983 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. Graduate deadline: flexible. Tuition: $7,645 res., $22,556 non-res. Degrees: 1-6. 350 music majors, 220 graduate students, 60 faculty. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch, 7 chor.
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Arkansas
Henderson State University (Arkadelphia)
Noted for a long tradition of excellence and commitment to the success of each student, the Henderson State University Department of Music is respected throughout the region for the strength of its faculty and performing ensembles. Henderson State music graduates enjoy great success as educators and performers. Contact: Jim Buckner, HSU Box 7733, 1100 Henderson St., 870-230-5036, fax: 870.230.5424, music_dept@hus.edu. Deadline: 4/2. Tuition: $5,270 res., $10,540 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4. 110 music majors; 23 music faculty, 3,600 total enrollment. 6 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Ouachita Baptist University (Arkadelphia)
The Division of Music offers personalized attention in teaching and research with the goals of developing the talents and abilities of each individual student; discovering the ways in which music study leads to understanding oneself, humanity, and the world. Contact: Scott Holsclaw, OBU Box 3771, 870-245-5129, fax: 870. 245.5274, holsclaws@obu.edu. Tuition: $9,250. Degrees: 1-4,7,12. 164 music majors, 28 faculty, 1,455 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 chor.
University of Central Arkansas (Conway)
UCA Music combines a high-quality, comprehensive program with a talented, people-oriented faculty. The Department boasts one of the strongest faculties in the mid-South. Strong programs in music education, band, choir, symphony, piano, and jazz. Contact: Christy Hoffman, 201 Donaghey Ave., 501-450-3163, fax: 501.450. 5773, CHoffman@uca.edu. Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $7,127 res., $12,679 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4, BA-music. 180 music majors, 38 faculty, 12,000 total enrollment. Graduate deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $4,834 res., $8,686 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,6. 25 music majors, 38 faculty. 5 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor.
California
California Institute of the Arts (Valencia)
The school of music offers rigorous training in an unrivaled variety of musical styles and cultures. The vibrant mix helps each student to acquire the musical fluency to work across conventional boundaries, expand his or her artistic and cultural horizons, and develop a global creative vision. Contact: Harmony Jiroudek, 24700 McBean Parkway, 661-255-1050, fax: 661.253.7710, hjiroudek@calarts.edu. Deadline: 1/5. Tuition: $34,830. Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts. Graduate deadline: 1/5. Tuition: $34,830. Degrees: Master of Fine Arts, DMA. 13 music majors, 19 graduate students, 75 faculty, 270 total enrollment. 25 bands, 25 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor.
California State University (Fullerton)
You share your passion for music and music making, and you are looking for high-quality music experiences to continue your development as a musical performer and scholar. Here are some of the reasons to give yourself the benefit of a Fullerton education in music: Outstanding academic and performance faculty; exceptioinal performance, practice, and teachng facilities; successful alumni; located just miles from the Los Angeles arts and entertainment scene; reasonable cost. Contact: Kimo Furumoto, Dept. of Music, PO Box 6850, 657-278-3511, fax: 657.278.5956, kfurumoto@fuller ton.edu. Deadline: 11/30. Tuition: $4,662 res., $4,662 plus $372/unit non-res. Degrees: 1-5,9. Graduate deadline: ongoing. Tuition: $4,950 res., $4,950 plus $372/unit non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 425 music majors, 65 faculty, 35,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor. www.fullerton.edu/arts/music
California State University (Long Beach)
The Bob Cole Conservatory of Music offers undergraduate and graduate programs for students who wish to become professional musicians, who want to participate in challenging performance opportunities, who wish to enter the teaching profession, or for whom music is part of a general education or advanced degree in music. Contact: Arnel Ignacio, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., 562-985-4781, fax: 562.985.2490, music@csulb.edu. Dead-line: 11/30. Tuition: $3,698 res., $13,868 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. Graduate deadline: 11/30. Tuition: $4,478 res., $14,648 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 600 music majors, 60 grad. students, 92 faculty, 36,000 total enrollment. 8 bands, 4 jazz bands, 4 orch., 4 chor.
The Colburn School, Conservatory of Music (Los Angeles)
offers full tuition, room-and-board scholarships to a highly select group of 120 classical instrumental performance majors. The application deadline is January 15. Located in downtown Los Angeles, the Conservatory is across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Contact: Kathleen Tesar, 200 South Grand Avenue, 213-621-4534, fax: 213.625.0371, admis sions@colburnschool.edu. Deadline: 1/15. 120 music majors, 32 faculty, 120 total enrollment. 1 orch.
Pepperdine University (Malibu)
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Department of Music offers a conservatory atmosphere within a Liberal Arts education and exciting musical possibilities on one of the most beautiful campuses in America. This personal and unique environment allows one to be nurtured and refined for a competitive career in music. Contact: Stephanie Marshall, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, 310-506-4462, fax: 310.506.4077, musicadmissions@ pepperdine.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $37,730. Degrees: 1,2,4. 72 music majors, 38 faculty, 2,800 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor. www.seaver.pepperdine.edu/music
San Diego State University School of Music and Dance (San Diego)
The School of Music and Dance delivers specialized educational instruction and career development for students by creating an artistic environment based on the unique strengths and knowledge of our accomplished faculty. Our programs emphasize experiential development through high-quality performances, professional engagement, and applied practical training in music and dance. Contact: Sandra Konar, 619-594-6031, fax: 619.594.1692, music dance@mail.sdsu.edu. Deadline: 11/30. Tuition: $4,902 res., $372/cr. hr. non-res. Degrees: 1-4,6,9,13. Graduate deadline: 7/1. Tuition: $5,838 res., $414/cr. hr. non-res. Degrees: 1,3-6,9. 250 music majors, 57 faculty, 35,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 8 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music has earned an international reputation for producing musicians of the very highest caliber. It offers a world-class faculty, small studio size, extensive performing opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and a diverse musical community situated in one of the world’s great cities. Contact: Melissa Cocco-Mitten, 50 Oak Street, 800-899-7326, fax: 415.503.6299, admit@sfcm.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $33,000. Degrees: 1,4. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $33,000. Degrees: 1,4,6. 202 music majors, 193 graduate students, 100 faculty, 395 total enrollment. 1 orch., 2 chor. www.sfcm.edu
Sonoma State University (Rohnert Park)
Nestled on 269 acres one hour north of San Francisco, Sonoma State University is known as a model for sustainability in building, teaching, and planning. Commitment to active involvement stands at the heart of the music curriculum. Students and faculty collaborate in many ways – as performers, composers, critics, and historians. Contact: Brian Wilson, 1801 East Cotati Avenue, 707-664-2468, fax: 707.664.4332, brian.wilson@sonoma.edu. Deadline: 11/30. Tuition: $5,290 res., $5,290+$372/unit non-res. Degrees 1,2,9,12. 118 music majors, 35 music faculty, 8,900 total enrollment. 4 bands, 4 jazz bands. 1 orch., 4 chor.
Stanford University Department of Music (Stanford)
Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall, 650-725-1932, fax: 650. 725.2686, ugmusicinqueries@stanford.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $36,030. Degrees: 1,3,4,5,6, music, science, and technology. Grad. deadline: 12/15. Tuition: $36,030. Degrees: 4,5, music, science, and technology, computer-based music theory and acoustics. 60 music majors, 50 grad., 60 faculty, 3,300 total enrollment. (2008 data)
University of the Pacific, Conservatory of Music (Stockton)
The Conservatory of Music has been recognized as one of the top music schools for more than 130 years. It is large enough to offer a variety of excellent educational opportunities yet small enough that each student receives a high degree of personal attention. Contact: Katherine Harper, 3601 Pacific Ave., 209-946-2418, fax: 209.946.2770, kharper@pacific.edu. Deadline: 2/15. Tuition: $31,730. Degrees: 1,2,4,5,8,9,11. Graduate deadlines: 3/1, 10/1. Tuition: $31,730. Degrees: 2,8. 180 music majors, 20 grad., 53 faculty, 4,700 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor. www.pacific.edu/conservatory
University of Redlands (Redlands)
This is a private liberal arts university that offers a conservatory approach in a liberal arts setting. Performance opportunities abound at the university with more than 200 performances presented on campus annually. Whether music is your major or you just have an interest in music, everyone is encouraged to participate in the rich, musical environment on campus. Contact: Brad Andrews, 1200 E. Colton Ave., 909-748-8014, fax: 909.335.5183, music@redlands .edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $33,594. Degrees: 1,2,4,9. Graduate deadline: rolling. Tuition: $14,600. Degrees: 1,2,4,6. 150 music majors, 34 grads, 42 faculty, 2,500 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music (Los Angeles)
The Thornton School of Music brings together a distinguished faculty of world-renowned teachers and musically gifted students from around the world. Instruction is offered in virtually all professional and scholarly branches of music. It has a large department with a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in performance, composition, education, music history, and music industry. 817 West 34th Street, UUC 218, 213-740-8986, fax: 213.740.8995, uscmusic @usc.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $37,096. Degrees: 1,4,9,11. Grad. tuition $9,992-$37,114. Degrees: 1-7,9. 184 faculty, 1,022 total enrollment. 1 band, 3 jazz bands, 3 orch., 5 chor. (2008 data)
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Colorado
University of Colorado (Boulder)
At the University of Colorado at Boulder College of Music, you will work with professors who are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements and commitment to helping you to learn and develop as a student, a musician, and a professional. Our passionate students engage in over 350 performances annually. Contact: Fred Peterbark, Imig Music Bldg., 301 UCB, 303-492-8468, fax: 303.492.5619, peterbar @colorado.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $6,688 res., $26,950 non-res. Degrees: 1,2, 4,5,12, certificate in music technology. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $8,190 res., $23,616 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9, professional certificate in voice and opera, woodwind performance, string quartet performance. 280 music majors, 270 graduate students, 71 faculty, 550 total enrollment. 6 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor.
University of Denver, Lamont School of Music (Denver)
With its wide array of degrees and certificates, outstanding faculty, and superior facilities, the Lamont School of Music is one of the most distinguished music programs in the country. With our Conservatory Program and Jazz and Commercial Program, you are sure to find the right fit to help you achieve your musical goals. Contact: Jerrod Price, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., 303-871-6973, fax: 303.871.6982, jerrod.price@du.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $31,428. Graduate deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $20,952. Degrees: 1,3-6,9,13. 300 music majors, 58 faculty, 10,482 total enrollment. 1 band, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor. (2008 data)
University of Northern Colorado (Greeley)
Since its founding in 1895, the University of Northern Colorado School of Music has provided an environment for musicians who have gone on to success in every musical discipline and every field – music education, performance, opera, Broadway, composition, chamber music, and jazz. Designated a Program of Excellence by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, the UNC School of Music continues to provide a comprehensive range of degrees and courses of study for aspiring musicians. Contact: Valerie Anderson, Sch. of Music, Box 28, 970-351-2679, fax: 970.351.1923, valerie.anderson@unco.edu. Deadline: open. Tuition: $5,116 res., $15,364 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,9. Graduate deadline: open. Tuition: $6,768/ $5,314 res., $12,825/$15,524 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 500 music majors, 60 faculty, 12,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 5 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor.
Western State College (Gunnison)
The Department of Music in the public liberal arts college offers three music major emphases within the BA in Music: Comprehensive, Music Education, and Music Business. Performing groups are open to all WSC students. Contact: Timothy Albers, Taylor Hall, 600 N. Adams, 800-876-5309, fax: 970.943.2363, talbers@western.edu. Deadline: start of classes. Tuition: $3,140 res., $12,336 non-res., Degree: 2. 30 music majors, 6 faculty, 2,300 total enrollment. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.
Connecticut
University of Hartford, The Hartt School (West Hartford)
The Hartt School is a comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford that offers degree programs in music, dance, and theater. Hartt’s 645 undergraduate students, 163 graduate students, and 164 faculty members collaborate – often across disciplines – to produce more than 400 exceptional, compelling performances. Contact: Lynn Johnson, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, 860-768-4465, fax: 860.768.4441, harttadm@hartford.edu. Deadline: 1/12. Tuition: $27,750. Degrees: 1-5,9-13. Graduate deadline: 1/12. Tuition: $17,675. Degrees: 1-7. 440 music majors, 163 graduate students, 115 faculty, 808 total enrollment. 2 bands, 9 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor.
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Florida
Florida International University (Miami)
The FIU School of Music is committed to preparing students for diverse careers in the music world of the 21st century. The cornerstone of the school is the philosophy that the thorough understanding of traditional Western, nonWestern, and contemporary musical traditions, are fundamental for the success of today’s musician. Contact: David Dolata, 11200 SW 8th St., 305-348-2896, fax: 305.348.4073, dolatad @fiu.edu. Deadline: 12/1, Tuition: $4,261 res., $16,660 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,9-11. Graduate deadline: 12/1, Tuition: $341/credit res., $845/credit non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4, 6,9-11. 300 music majors, 50 graduate students, 21 faculty, 37,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orchestra, 2 chor.
Florida Southern College (Lakeland)
Performance is the key to success at Florida Southern’s music program, from solo recitals to ensemble concerts, one-on-one lessons to comprehenseive classroom courses. Whether you want to perform, teach, compose, or develop a life’s passion in music, Florida Southern College offers the tools for a solid artistic foundation. Contact: Brian Brink, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., 863-680-4229, fax: 863.680. 4395, fscmusic@flsouthern.edu. Tuition: $33,000. Degrees: 1,2,4,11. 160 music majors, 30 faculty, 1,800 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Florida State University (Tallahassee)
The College of Music is one of the largest and most comprehensive music institutions in the nation. Boasting 90-plus faculty members working with some 700 undergraduate and 400 graduate music students, we are able to offer degree programs through the doctorate in virtually every field of music. Contact: Admissions, 122 N. Copeland St., 850-644-6102, fax: 850. 644.2033, musicadmissions@fsu.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Degrees: 1-4,7-9. Graduate degrees: 1-6,8-10. 700 music majors, 400 graduate students, 90 faculty, 1,100 total enrollment. 7 bands, 3 jazz bands, 4 orch., 7 chor.
Jacksonville University (Jacksonville)
Jacksonville University’s esteemed music degree programs are designed to meet a variety of student needs – for those who wish to teach, enter the music business industry, perform professionally in theatre and concert settings. We offer a year-round concert series, vocal and instrumental performing groups, and an academically challenging curriculum. Contact: Laura Burrows, 2800 University Blvd. North, 904-256-7000, fax: 904.256.7012, lburrow1@ju.edu. Deadline: 3/15. Tuition: $23,900. Degrees: 1-4,9,12, 13, Music Business. 110 music majors, 24 faculty, 3,500 total students. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor. www.ju.edu
Lynn University Conservatory of Music (Boca Raton)
We offer a progressive curriculum leading to the BM, MM, and Graduate Certificate, all focused in performance. Enrollment is limited to 100. All students are guaranteed a chamber group and orchestral seating every semester. Students study with our renowned faculty upon arrival (no grad. assistants). All students receive substantial scholarships. Contact: Madeline Neely, Lynn University Conservatory of Music, 3601 N. Military Trail, 561-237-9006, MNeely@Lynn.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $27,800 res. and non-res. Degrees: 1,4. 100 music majors, 21 faculty, 100 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 orch., 1 ch. group.
Palm Beach Atlantic University (West Palm Beach)
A Christian liberal arts institution that emphasizes Christian lifestyle within the framework of a non-denominational, free-church environment. The music department, accredited by NASM, stresses performance and academics withequal importance. The beautiful South Florida campus is located a five-minute walk to the Atlantic Ocean. Contact: Josue Leon, 901 S. Flagler Drive, P.O. Box 24708, 561-803-2400, fax: 561.803.2424, josue_leon@pba.edu. Deadline: 3/15. Tuition: $24,000. Degrees: 1,2, 4,7,11, Bachelor of Arts. 90 music majors, 31 faculty, 2,400 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor. www.pba.edu
Stetson University (DeLand)
An exclusively undergraduate professional program within an historic comprehensive university, preparing students for professional careers and graduate study in music. Full array of vocal and instrumental ensembles, including opera theatre. A pervasive commitment to artistic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and professionalism within a values-based atmosphere of challenge and support. Contact: Tammy Shistle, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., #8399, 386-822-8975, fax: 386.822.8948, music@stetson.edu. Deadline: 3/15. Tuition: $31,770. Degrees: 1-4, music technology, elective studies outside field, BM, MBA. 220 music majors, 47 faculty, 2,200 total enroll. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 chor.
University of Miami, Frost School of Music (Coral Gables)
Since 1926 the Frost School of Music has grown in numbers, prestige, and selectivity, balancing conservatory-style training with contemporary approaches and innnovative programs producing artists and leaders throughout the music industry. Contact: Karen Kerr, PO Box 248165, 305-284-2241, fax: 305.284. 6475, admission.music@miami. edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $35,540. Degrees: 1-4, 8,9,11-13. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $29,600. Degrees: 1-6,8,9,11,13. 500 music majors, 210 graduate students, 120 faculty, 15,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 8 jazz bands, 1 orch., 6 chor.
University of North Florida (Jacksonville)
Home to one of the most recognized performance-based music programs in the country and is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Contact: Lois Scott, Office of Admissions, 1 UNF Drive, 904-620-5555, Fax: 904.620.2299, admissions@unf.edu. Deadline: 11/13. Tuition: $134/cr. hr res., $580/cr. hr. non-res. Degrees: 1,2,9. 250 music majors, 35 faculty, 16,000 total enrollment. 5 bands, 4 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
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Georgia
Armstrong Atlantic State University (Savannah)
Providing abundant opportunities for motivated undergraduate musicians to study, perform, and experience great music on stage and in the classroom. Excellent instruction. Inspirational setting. Visit our beautiful campus on the south side of historic Savannah, Georgia and enroll to begin your music or music education degree today. Contact: Stephanie Whaley, 11935 Abercorn Street, 912-344-2658, fax: 912.344.3419, stephanie .whaley@armstrong.edu. Degrees: 1,2. 60 music majors, 8 faculty, 7,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bnads, 1 orch., 2 chor.
Augusta State University (Augusta)
Committed to excellence in teaching, advancement of knowledge, and enrichment of the community in a climate that fosters humane values and a lifelong love of learning. The university offers undergraduate programs in arts, sciences, and professional fields of study as well as selected graduate programs. Contact: Katherine Sweeney, 2500 Walton Way, 706-737-1632, fax: 706.667.4355, music@aug.edu. Deadline: 7/17. Tuition: $3,858 res., $13,150 non-res. Degrees: 1,2, Bachelor of Arts in Music. Graduate deadline: 7/17. Tuition: $4,360 res., $15,160 non-res. Degrees: Master of Arts in Teaching. 100 music majors, 8 graduate students, 29 faculty, 7,500 total enroll. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.
Columbus State University, Schwob School of Music (Columbus)
The Schwob School of Music of Columbus State University has become one of the leading and fastest-growing university-level music programs in the Southeast. The accomplished artist faculty serve an internationally diverse student population. In 2008-09 the Schwob School was awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for Departments and Programs by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Contact: Debra Stephens, 4225 University Ave., 706-649-7224, fax: 706.649.7369, schwobmusic@colstate.edu. Deadline: 3/15. Tuition: $3,000 res., $11,000 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,9,13. 210 music majors, 52 faculty, 242 total enrollment. Graduate deadline: 2/15. Tuition: $2,800 res., $10,800 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,6,9,13. 210 music majors, 32 graduate students, 52 faculty, 242 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Emory University (Atlanta)
Emory University is one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions, located in the heart of Atlanta. The undergraduate music program offers a high-quality music education where most students double major in music and an outside field. Contact: Scott Stewart, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., 404-727-6445, fax: 404.727.0074, music@emory.edu. Undergraduate degree: 1. Graduate degrees: 1,7. 124 music majors, 9 graduate students, 29 music faculty. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 1 chor.
Georgia College and State University (Milledgeville)
Georgia’s public liberal arts university. The department of music offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in performance, composition, and general music; a Bachelor of Music Education degree with instrumental, choral, and elementary tracks; and a Master of Music Education degree. Contact: Todd Shiver, College Box 066, 478-445-8289, fax: 478.445.1633, todd.shiver@gcsu.edu. Deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $6,366 res., $23,406 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,8. 80 music majors, 10 faculty, 5,000 total enrollment. Graduate deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $5,922 res., $21,690 non-res. Degree: 2. 20 graduate students, 10 faculty, 1,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Mercer University (Macon)
The Townsend School of Music and the Townsend-McAfee Institute for Graduate Studies in Church Music offer undergraduate and graduate professioinal music studies in a comprehensive university environment. The School is nationally recognized for its outstanding faculty, award-winning students, performance ensembles, and state-of-the-art facilities. Contact: Janice Stubbington, 1400 Coleman Ave., 478-301-5751, fax: 478.301. 5633, stubbington_js@mercer.edu. Dead-line: 5/1. Tuition: $28,500. Degrees: 1-7. Graduate deadline: 5/1. Tuition: $550/ credit hour. Degrees: 1,6,7. 86 music majors, 16 graduate students, 15 faculty. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 chor.
University of Georgia (Athens)
The School of Music offers a comprehensive slate of degrees, emphasizing scholarship, artistic performance and research, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. High standards of musical performance and academic achievement are required for admission. Prospective students must submit applications to both the University of Georgia and the School of Music. Contact: Mary Leglar, 706-542-3737, fax: 706.542. 2773, mleglar@uga.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $6,030 res., $22,342 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,8. Grad. deadline: 7/1. 350 music majors, 60 music faculty, 36,000 total enrollment. 6 bands, 1 jazz bands, 2 orch., 9 chor. (2008 data)
University of West Georgia (Carrollton)
Our mission is to educate students through activities culminating in the creation, performance, and promotion of music. The department involves, serves, educates, and enriches the UWG community and residents throughout the region, providing music students opportunities to develop their skills as performers and teachers. Contact: Bobby Johnson, 1601 Maple St., 678-839-6516, fax: 678.839.6259, musicdpt @westge.edu. Deadline: 6/1. Tuition: $1,998 res., $7,986 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4. Graduate deadline: 7/1. Tuition. $1,966 res., $7,868 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 80 music majors, 20 graduate students, 20 faculty, 11,598 total enrollment. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 3 chors.
Valdosta State University (Valdosta)
The VSU Department of Music is proud to offer a unique and compelling educational option for a serious music student in the 21st century. In addition to outstanding band, jazz, and choral programs, the Valdosta Symphony Orchestsra is in residence on our campus. Contact: James Shrader, 1500 N. Patterson, 229-333-5804, fax: 229.259. 5578, jshrader@valdosta.edu. Deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $11,946 res., $21,528 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,9, BA in Music. Graduate deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $12,290 res., $21,890 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 175 music majors, 12 graduate students, 28 faculty, 12,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
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Idaho
University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music (Moscow)
Our music courses and curricula prepare elementary, secondary, and college teachers of music; train professional musicians; enrich the cultural environment for students and provide liberal-arts instruction. The students and faculty engage in research in music performance and teaching for the general benefit of the public and the discipline of music. Contact: Susan Hess, 208-885-6231, fax: 208.885.7254, music@uidaho.edu. Deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $4,932 res., $15,012 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,11-12. Graduate deadline: 7/1. Tuition: $5,556 res., $15,636 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,5. 260 music majors, 18 graduate students, 29 faculty, 13,000 total enrollment. Band, jazz band, orch., chor. music.uidaho.edu
Illinois
Augustana College (Rock Island)
A selective, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with 2,500 students from varied geographic, social, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. 11:1 faculty to student ratio. The Music Department provides performance opportunities, classes, and lessons for majors and nonmajors. Music degrees include BA, performance, and education. Contact: Margaret Ellis, 639 38th St., 309-794-7333, fax: 309.794. 7433, margaretellis@augustana.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $30,150. Degrees: 1,2. 106 music majors, 49 music faculty, 2,500 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 5 chor. www.augustana.edu
Bradley University (Peoria)
Music at Bradley offers outstanding performance opportunities along with excellent academics. Students from across the campus, whether or not they are music majors, participate in dynamic ensembles and perform challenging music. Majors take an exciting array of classes with award-winning teachers, preparing them as performers, teachers, composers, or entrepreneurs. Contact: David Vroman, 1501 W. Bradley Ave., 309-677-2595, fax: 309.677. 3871, dvroman@bumail.bradley.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $23,950. Degrees: 1,2,4,11, music minor. 110 music majors, 34 faculty, 6,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
Columbia College (Chicago)
The Music Department of Columbia College Chicago is dedicated to excellence in the education of contemporary musicians. Through a dynamic curriculum and state-of-the-art learning technology, students receive the solid foundation in theory, skill training, and creativity needed to become successful performing artists. Contact: Mary Blinn, 600 South Michigan Avenue, 312-369-6149, fax: 312.369.8078, music@colum.edu. Tuition: $18,490. Degrees: 1,4,9-12. 550 music majors, 76 faculty, 12,000 total enrollment.
DePaul University (Chicago)
At DePaul School of Music you will learn from a faculty of working, professional musicians in a collaborative, performance-focused environment. You will work with classmates and instructors who will guide you toward success in the world of music. You will grow, achieve, and create great music. Contact: Ross Beacraft, 804 W. Belden Ave., 773-325-7444, musicadmissions@depaul.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $29,000. Degrees: 1,2,4,9,10,13. Graduate deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $14,000. Degrees: 1,2,4,9. 400 music majors, 120 faculty, 400 total enrollment. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor. music.depaul.edu
Illinois State University (Normal)
Illinois State University School of Music provides individualized attention providing large university opportunites in a small school enviroment, placing the learner at the center of teaching and reaseach. Education and development beyond the classroom cultivates the appreciation of lifelong learning in all music students at Illinois State University. Contact: Janet Tulley, Campus Box 5660, 309-438-3566, fax: 309.438.5833, music@ilstu.edu. Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $4,692 res., $8,109 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,8,12, Music Business, Liberal Arts in Music. Graduate deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $7,260 res., $15,081 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,6. 360 music majors, 43 graduate students, 54 faculty, 20,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor.
Illinois Wesleyan University (Bloomington)
provides students with the knowledge and skills required for careers as performers, educators, composers, and scholars and is one of the few schools where young musicians can combine the breadth of an outstanding liberal arts education with the rigorous professional training of a fully-accredited school of music (NASM, since 1930). Contact: Laura Dolan, PO Box 2900, 309-556-3063, fax: 309.556.3121, ldolan@iwu .edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $33,808. Degrees: 1,2,4,12. 200 music majors, 50 faculty, 2,100 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
Millikin University (Decatur)
Contact: Stephen Widenhofer, 1184 W. Main St., 217-424-6300, swidenhofer@millikin.edu. Deadline: floating. Tuition: $25,000. Degrees: 1,2,11. 325 music majors, 67 music faculty, 2,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands plus 3 combos, 1 orch.
North Central College (Naperville)
North Central College offers degree programs, performance opportunities, private study, and academic courses in the field of music. The faculty is comprised of scholars, conductors, performers, and public school practitioners. Music degree programs strike a balance between theory and practice to prepare students for successful professional careers and graduate study in music. Contact: Martha Stolze, 30 N. Brainard Street, 630-637-5800, fax: 630.637.5819, admissions@northcentralcollege.edu. Tuition: $26,676. Degrees: 9,12, music-instrumental, vocal. 500 music majors, 41 faculty, 2,600 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 4 chor. www.northcentralcollege.edu
Northeastern Illinois University (Chicago)
Small class sizes afford students the opportunity to study with outstanding faculty as well as internationally acclaimed guest artists who conduct masterclasses, lectures, and workshops. Contact: Admissions Office, 5500 N. St. Louis Ave., 773-442-5900, fax: 773.442.5910, music @neiu.edu. Deadline: 7/1. Tuition: $7,082 res., $12,962 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. Graduate deadline: 7/1. Tuition: $7,082 res., $12,962 non-res. Degrees: 2, MA Applied Music Pedagogy. 120 music majors, 35 graduates students, 35 faculty, 12,000 total enroll. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.
Northern Illinois University (DeKalb)
Study with extraordinary faculty of artists and scholars, including the Avalon String Quartet, artists-in-residence. Graduate in-residence programs for string quartet, wind quintet, brass quintet. Nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs in Jazz Studies. Contact: Lynn Slater, School of Music, 815-753-1546, fax: 815.753.1759, lslater@niu.edu. Degrees: 1,2,4,9. Graduate degrees: 1,2, individual specializations in jazz studies and other areas. 300 music majors, 100 graduate students, 65 faculty, 25,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
North Park University (Chicago)
North Park University is Christian, urban, and multicultural. The School of Music offers a personalized education in music and combined with the opportunities of the city, the degree programs are both nurturing and challenging. Contact: Rebecca Olthafer, 3225 W. Foster Avenue, Box 19, 773-244-5623, fax: 773.244.5230, rolthafer@north park.edu. Deadline 2/1. Tuition: $18,800. Degrees: 1,2,4,7. 70 music majors, 45 faculty, 3,000 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 5 chor. www.northpark.edu
Northwestern University, Bienen School of Music (Evanston)
The school offers a program of conservatory-level intensity combined with the academic rigor and scholarly resources found only at a world-class private research university. For entering undergraduates, highest-level achievement in academics as well as music is required. Double and self-designed degrees are available. Contact: Ryan O’Mealey, 711 Elgin Road, 847-491-3141, fax: 847.491.5260, musiclife@northwestern.edu. Dead-line: 1/1. Tuition: $38,088. Degrees: 1-5,9. 430 music majors, 125 faculty, 620 total music school enrollment. Grad. deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $38,088. Degrees: 1-6,9. 190 music majors, 125 faculty. 4 bands, 1 jazz band, 3 orch., 5 chor. www.music.northwestern.edu
Roosevelt University, College of Performing Arts (Chicago)
Led by Dean Linda Berna, the Music Conservatory faculty provides mentorship and direction to our students. They include more than 25 members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera Orchestra. All provide their students with technical expertise, knowledge of repertoire, and an inspiring love of music. Contact: Heather McCowen, 430 S. Michigan Ave., 312-341-6735, fax: 312. 341.6358, music@roosevelt.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $28,000 Degrees: 1,2,4,9,12. Graduate deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $28,000. Degrees: 1,4, Performance Diploma. 220 music majors, 125 graduate students, 125 faculty, 3,500 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 chor. ccpa.roosevelt.edu
Saint Xavier University (Chicago)
The Department of Music at Saint Xavier University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and offers three degree programs: Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music in Music Education, and Bachelor of Arts in Music. The Department also offers a music minor program. Contact: Coordinator of Music Admissions, 3700 W. 103rd St, 773-298-3448, fax: 773.298.3429, music@sxu.edu. Deadline: 5/1. Tuition: $23,610. Degrees: 1,2. 35 music majors, 5 full-time faculty, 3,000 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)
Located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, SIUC School of Music has world-class faculty and newly renovated facilities. Ensembles travel nationally and internationally. Contact: Susan Davenport, 1000 S. Normal Ave., Mail Code 4302, 618-536-8742, fax: 618.453.5808, sgds@siu.edu. Deadline: 2/15. Tuition: $7,290 res., $18,225 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,9,11,12. Piano Pedagogy. Graduate deadline: 2/15. Tuition: $3,000 res., $7,400 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9, Collaborative Piano. 150 music majors, 30 graduate students, 28 faculty, 20,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor.
University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign)
The University of Illinois has a 130-year legacy of outstanding academics in the study of music. The curriculum strives to develop undergraduate students to their fullest potential as teachers and performers. Integration of MIDI instruments and computer applications, many developed at Illinois, provide students with a well-rounded experience while preparing them for teaching or further professional study. Contact: Daniel Hassler, 1114 W. Nevada St., 217-244-7899, fax: 217.244.4585, music admissions@illinois.edu. Deadline 1/2. Tuition: $12,660-$16,978 res., $26,802-$31,120 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,9. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $4,659 res., $11,292 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 400 music majors, 90 faculty, 800 total enrollment. 6 bands, 5 jazz bands, 3 orch., 10 chor.
VanderCook College of Music (Chicago)
VanderCook College of Music is the only degree granting institution in America solely devoted to the career preparation of professional band, choral, and string educators. Contact: Amy Lenting, 3140 South Federal Street, 312-225-6288, ext. 230, fax: 312. 225.5211, alenting@vandercook.edu. Deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $21,360. Degrees: 2. 130 music majors, 13 full-time and 13 part-time music faculty, 130 total enrollment. Graduate deadline 4/1. Tuition: $5,545. Degrees: 2. 275 music majors, 13 full-time and 15 part-time faculty, 275 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor. www.vandercook.edu
Western Illinois University (Macomb)
School of Music performance and ensemble experiences include large, small, traditional, specialized, and unique musical productions and performing organizations. The ratio of music majors to full-time faculty is 6:1. Opportunities for scholarships, talent awards, and assistantships are plentiful. Contact: Yvonne Oliver, 1 University Circle, 309-298-1087, fax: 309.298.1968, YL-Oliver@wiu.edu. Deadline: continuous. Tuition: $6,778 res., $10,167 non-res. Degrees:1-6,8-13. Graduate deadline: 4/15. Tuition: $4,486 res., $6,729 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 251 music majors, 35 graduate students, 43 faculty, 13,500 total enrollment. 6 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor.
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Indiana
Anderson University (Anderson)
A nationally recognized and NASM-accredited School of Music at a top-tier Christian university. Comprehensive degree programs and ensemble opportunities, including annual opera productions, in a small college setting. Summer courses include Master’s in Music Education and Orff Schulwerk Certification. Audition before 2/28 for undergraduate scholarship consideration. Contact: Beth Doub, 1100 East Fifth St., 800-619-3047, fax: 765.641.3809, badoub@anderson.edu. Dead-line: 2/28 for scholarship consideration. Tuition: $22,910. Degrees: 1,2,7, Music Business. Grad. deadline: May. Tuition: $320/ credit hour. Degree: 2. 135 music majors, 17 graduate students, 25 faculty, 505 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
Ball State University (Muncie)
Cited for innovative programs and national leadership in music education, the School’s 70 faculty members serve 500 music majors. The Music Instruction Building provides a state-of-the-art home for music technology and performance, including the 600-seat Sursa Hall. The school is listed as one of InTune Magazine’s 2009 Best Music Schools. Contact: Lori Rhoden, School of Music, 765-285-5503, fax: 765.285.5401, lrhoden@bsu .edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $7,000 res., $18,804 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9,13. Graduate deadline: rolling. Tuition: $2,672 res., $6,716, non-res. 400 music majors, 100 graduate students, 70 faculty. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 6 chor.
Bethel College (Mishawaka)
The music department (accredited by NASM) believes music is a gift from God and strives to bring each student to an understanding of the pedagogical, historical, and theoretical aspects of musical performance while striving for the highest levels of technical and artistic performance. Contact: Krista Wong, 1001 Bethel Circle, 800-422-4101, fax: 574. 807.7650, music@bethelcollege.edu. Deadline: 8/7. Tuition: $20,978. Degrees: 1,2, Church Music Minor, Music Minor. 45 music majors, 9 faculty, 2,100 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor.
DePauw University (Greencastle)
The DePauw University School of Music provides excellence in undergraduate music training by preparing students for distinction as performers, scholars, and teachers. The supportive educational environment of the school fosters outstanding musicianship, stimulates the intellect, cultivates creative teaching and learning, and inspires achievement in all walks of life. Contact: Corinna Nash-Wnuk, 101 E. Seminary St., 800-447-2495, fax: 765.658.4007, admission@de pauw.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $32,800. Degrees: 1,2, business emphasis, double degree BM and BA. 170 music majors, 52 faculty, 2,300 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor. www.depauw.edu/music
Goshen College (Goshen)
A liberal arts college dedicated to the development of informed, articulate, sensitive, responsible Christians. As a ministry of the Mennonite Church, we seek to integrate Christian values with educational, social, and professional life. Contact: Admissions Office, 1700 South Main St., 800-348-7422, fax: 574.535.7609, admission@goshen.edu. Tuition: $23,400. Degrees: 2,7,11, Piano Pedagogy. 50 music majors, 10 music faculty, 1,000 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 chor.
Grace College (Winona Lake)
Grace College is an evangelical Christian community of higher education which applies biblical values in strengthening character, sharpening competence, and preparing for service. The School of Music at Grace College has a challenging and encouraging atmosphere where young musicians develop excellence in musical skills and grow in dedication to Christ. Contact: James Kraft, 200 Seminary Dr., 574-372-5100, fax: 574. 372.5138, kraftjd@grace.edu. Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $21,100. Degrees: 1,2,4, Bachelor of Arts in Music. 45 music majors, 25 faculty. 1,400 total enroll. 2 bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.
Indiana State University (Terre Haute)
The ISU Department of Music graduates outstanding undergraduate majors in music education, music business, and performance. Undergraduate students who graduate from the program experience a near 100% placement rate in teaching and music industry positions and graduate school. Many graduates from the graduate program go on to experience success in higher education and other music careers. Contact: Nancy Cobb Lippens, Dept. of Music, 812-237-2771, fax: 812.237.3009, ncobblippens@indstate.edu. Tuition: $7,226 res., variable non-res. Degrees: 1-4, 10,11. Graduate tuition: $328/credit hr. res., $465/credit hr. non-res. Degrees: 1,2,6. 202 music students, 19 grad. students, 42 faculty, 10,450 total enrollment. Band, jazz band, orch., chor.
Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music (Bloomington)
The school offers the benefits of a world-class conservatory with the resources of a major research university, all in one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. With over 1,100 performances annually, 7 fully staged operas, 3 ballets, etc. there are numerous performing opportunities. Contact: Townsend Plant, 1201 E. 3rd Street, 812-855-7998, fax: 812.856.6086, musicadm@indiana.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $10,373 res., $27,920 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,9,13, String Technology. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $396/ credit res., $1,152/credit non-res. Degrees: 1-7,9. 1,600 music majors, 170 faculty, 40,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 4 jazz bands, 7 orch., 13 chor. www.music.indiana.edu
University of Evansville (Evansville)
Contact: Eva Key, 1800 Lincoln Ave., 812-422-3822, fax: 812.488.2101, music@evans ville.edu. Deadline: 2/2. Tuition: $35,426. Degrees: 1,2,8,11. 115 music majors, 27 faculty, 2,650 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor.
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Iowa
Coe College (Cedar Rapids)
Coe College is a selective, private, nationally recognized four-year coeducational liberal arts institution providing superior educational experiences for students since 1851. Coe offers Bachelor of Music degrees in education, performance, and composition and the Bachelor of Arts in Music. Contact: Margie V. Marrs, 1220 1st Avenue, NE, 319-399-8521, fax: 319.399.8209, mmarrs@coe.edu. Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $28,950. Degrees: 1-4,13, Bachelor of Arts in Music. 45 music majors, 30 faculty, 1,300 total enroll. www.coe.edu/academics/music
Iowa State University (Ames)
Contact: Tam- my Krock, 149 Music Hall, 515-294-3831, fax: 515.294.6409, takrock@iastate.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $6,650 res., $18,000 non-res. Degrees: 1-4. 134 music majors, 30 faculty, 20,172 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
Iowa Wesleyan College (Mount Pleasant)
A liberal arts private college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Located in southeast Iowa, we offer a Bachelor of Music Education program with certification K-12 and a Bachelor of Music. Contact: David Johnson, 601 North Main Street, 319-385-6373, fax: 319.385.6296, djohnson5@iwc.edu. Deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $30,000. Degrees: 1,2. 16 music majors, 8 faculty, 800 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.
Luther College (Decorah)
Strong influence of instrumental and vocal music within the liberal arts context. Contact: Timothy Peter, 700 College Dr., 563-387-1208, fax: 563.387.1076, petertim@luther.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $32,140. Degrees: 1-4,7,11. 300 music majors, 50 faculty, 2,600 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 3 orch., 7 chor.
Northwestern College (Orange City)
As a Christian liberal arts college in the Reformed tradition, Northwestern College embraces the belief that Jesus Christ is Lord of all and promotes a comprehensive integration of faith, learning, and living that prepares students for lives of service to God and humankind. Contact: Sharon Rynen, 101 7th Street SW, 712-707-7066, fax: 712. 707.7068, mcgarvey@nwciowa.edu. Deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $28,500. Degrees: 1,2,7,8, modified music, music minor, music therapy as preprofessional program. 50 music majors, 26 faculty, 1,250 total enrollment. 5 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
University of Iowa (Iowa City)
Contact: Pauline Wieland, 1006 Voxman Music Bldg. 319-335-1603, fax: 319.335.2637, musicadmissions@uiowa.edu. Tuition: $6,544 res., $20,658 non-res. Degrees: 1-9. Grad. tuition: $7,436 res., $20,318 non-res. 465 music majors, 70 faculty. (2008 data)
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Kansas
Bethany College (Lindsborg)
Bethany College offers degrees in performance, education, sacred music, and liberal arts. Students benefit from direct attention from faculty and small class sizes. Performance opportunities include orchestra, band, jazz, three choirs, handbells, and many small ensembles. Performance awards available for majors and nonmajors. Accredited by NASM since 1935. Contact: Vicki Cornett, 335 E. Swensson, 800-826-2281, fax: 785.227. 8993, admissions@bethanylb.edu. Dead-line: 6/15. Tuition: $18,715. Degrees: 1,2,7, Liberal Arts. 34 music majors, 5 faculty, 600 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 chor. www.bethanylb.edu/music
Bethel College (North Newton)
Bethel College is a four-year liberal arts institution with a long and rich music tradition. In addition to students focusing on music performance or music education, a large percentage of the student body participates in music ensembles, lessons, and course work. Music scholarships are available. Contact: Clark Oswald, 300 East 27th Street, 316-284-5230, fax: 316.284.5870, admissionsl @bethelks.edu. Deadline: 8/15. Tuition: $19,990. Degrees: 1,2. 9 music majors, 16 faculty, 500 total enrollment. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Fort Hays State University (Hays)
A comprehensive music program offering undergraduate degrees in Education, Performance, Composition, and Music Technology. Contact: Tricia Cline, 600 Park St., 800-628-FHSU, fax: 785.628.4187, tigers@fhsu.edu. Deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $3,000 res., $9,400 non-res. Degrees: 1,2, 4,13. 70 music majors, 14 music faculty, 10,000 total enroll. Band, jazz band, orch., chor.
Kansas State University (Manhattan)
The Department of Music is committed to offering an intense and practical program of study that prepares students in all aspects of musicianship to become leaders in the music industry and in music education. Contact: Paul Hunt, 109 McCain Auditorium, 785-532-3800, fax: 785.532.6899, mus @ksu.edu. Deadline: 11/1. Tuition: $200/ hour res., $540/hour non-res. Degrees: 1,2. Graduate deadline: 11/1. Tuition: $270/ hour res., $700/hour non-res. Degrees: 1,2,6. 200 music majors, 35 graduate students, 29 faculty, 24,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 8 chor. www.ksu.edu/music
University of Kansas (Lawrence)
The School of Music offers an array of programs of study at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels and is a contributor to the arts community through students, faculty, and visiting artist performances. The KU School of Music – where the art and science of music are our passions. Contact: Erin Curtis-Dierks, 1530 Naismith Dr., Murphy Hall, 785-864-9742, fax: 785-864-5387, edierks @ku.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $3,680/ semester, fixed for four years; or standard $3,284 res.; $9,664/semester, fixed for four years; or standard $8,625 non-res. Degrees: 1-9, voice, opera. Graduate deadline: 12/15. Tuition: $3,246/semester res., $7,755/semester non-res. Degrees: 1-9, voice, opera. 338 music majors, 202 grad., 53 faculty, 980 total enrollment. Band, jazz band, orch. www.music.ku.edu
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Kentucky
Asbury College (Wilmore)
Asbury College is an accredited institutional member of The National Association of Schools of Music. Music faculty help students gain a high level of performance proficiency, a firm theoretical and historical foundation, a solid preparation for a music career and/or graduate study, with a fusion of Christian faith and practice. Contact: Mark Schell, 1 Macklem Dr., 800-888-1818, fax: 859-858-3921, mark.schell@ asbury.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $22,242. Degrees: 1,2,4,5,7. 55 music majors, 24 faculty, 1,516 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Kentucky Wesleyan College (Owensboro)
Kentucky Wesleyan College offers students personal attention, wonderful performing opportunities, partnerships with Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, and other arts organizations, internships, and practical experience. Many performing outlets include madrigal dinners, recitals, church experiences, school interactive learning, hands-on activities, and good music field placement of graduates. Contact: Diane Earle, 3000 Frederica St., 270-852-3617, fax: 270.926.3196, dearle@kwc.edu. Deadline: open. Tuition: $16,600. Degrees: 1,2,7,11. 18 music majors, 8 faculty, 850 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 chor.
Morehead State University (Morehead)
The school has a distinguished history of educating musicians and teachers since the 1920s. Contact: L. Curtis Hammond, 606-783-2473, fax: 606.783.5447, music@moreheadstate.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $5,670 res., $14,742 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,9. Grad. deadline: rolling. Tuition: $6,084 res., $15,804 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 250 music majors, 35 faculty, 9,300 total enrollment. (2008 data)
University of Kentucky (Lexington)
The UK School of Music is one of 10 designated areas of excellence within the university for its outstanding programs. The school has achieved awards and national recognition for high-caliber education in opera, choral and instrumental performance, as well as for music education, composition, theory, and music history. Contact: Dwight Newton, 105 Fine Arts Building, 859-257-1808, fax: 859.257.9576, music@uky.edu. Deadline: 2/15. Tuition: $8,123 res., $16,678 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,10. Graduate deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $8,778 res., $18,089 non-res. Degrees: 1-7. 250 music majors, 150 graduate students, 49 faculty, 23,695 total enroll. 10 bands, 4 jazz bands, 1 orch., 6 chor.
Louisiana
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge)
The LSU School of Music has been designated one of seven Foundations of Excellence on the LSU campus. The school is comprised of an international faculty and its students are among national and international award winners. Contact: Jane Cassidy, 102 School of Music, 225-578-3261, fax: 225.578.2562, mda@lsu.edu. Deadline: 4/15. Tuition: $5,245 res., $9,150 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. Graduate deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $5,676 res., $9,150 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 262 music majors, 225 graduate students, 55 faculty, 487 music school enroll., 28,200 total university enroll. Band, jazz band, orch., chor.
McNeese State University (Lake Charles)
A professional degree program in a liberal arts setting. BM with various concentration options, BMEd, and a full Kodály certification are offered. Contact: Michele Martin, Box 92175, 337-475-5020, fax: 337.475. 5063, mmartin@mcneese.edu. Deadline: 8/19. Tuition: $3,570 res., $6,672 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,9. 115 music majors, 19 faculty, 8,600 total enrollment. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 3 chor.
Northwestern State University (Natchitoches)
Featuring programs in music education, music performance, and sacred music. With a campus of 9,000 students, the music department is the home of approximately 200 music majors. Contact: William Brent, 140 Central Ave., 318-357-4522, Fax: 318.357.5906, brent@nsula.edu. Deadline: 7/6. Tuition: $2,026 res., $3,343 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. Graduate deadline: 7/27. Tuition: $2,330 res., $3,343 non-res. Degree: 2. 190 music majors, 16 graduate students, 44 faculty, 9,113 total enrollment. 5 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 4 chor. www.nsula.edu/capa
Tulane University Newcomb Department of Music (New Orleans)
Music at Tulane encompasses the history, theory, composition, and performance of music in a variety of styles and genres. Contact: Barbara Jazwinski, 102 Dixon Hall, 504-865-5267, fax: 504.865. 5270, music@tulane.edu. Deadline: 11/2. Tuition: $34,896. Degrees: 1,4,5,9,12. 20 faculty, 10,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 chor. (2008 data)
University of Louisiana (Monroe)
Housed within the School of Visual and Performing Arts, the Division of Music, which holds NASM accreditation, offers BM, BME, and MM degrees. A 5 million dollar renovation of the music facility was completed in 2003. Contact: Derle Long, 700 University Ave., 318-342-3811, fax: 318. 342.1599, long@ulm.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $4,024 res., $10,586 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,12. Graduate tuition: $3,857 res., $10,426 non-res. Degrees: 1-6. 130 music majors, 20 graduate students, 21 faculty, 8,500 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor.
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Maine
University of Southern Maine (Gorham)
Talented students become skilled professionals under the regular guidance of outstanding faculty. Opportunities for study and performance abound on campus and amid the vital performing arts scene of Greater Portland. Our graduates teach music at every level, from pre-school to graduate school; they are recognized as accomplished teachers and performers. Contact: Christenia Alden-Kinne, 37 College Avenue, 207-780-5265, fax: 207.780.5527, music@usm.maine.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $8,174 res., $20,384 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,9,12, Piano Pedagogy. Graduate tuition: $7,194 res., $18,678 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,6,9. 235 music majors, 35 graduate students, 15 faculty, 10,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Maryland
Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore)
Located in the heart of Baltimore’s Mount Vernon Cultural District, the Peabody Conservatory was founded in 1857 as America’s first academy of music. Today, Peabody boasts a preeminent faculty, a nurturing, collaborative learning environment, and the academic resources of one of the nation’s leading universities, Johns Hopkins. Contact: David Lane, 1 E. Mt. Vernon Pl., 410-234-4848, fax: 410.659.8102, admissions@peabody.jhu.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $34,250. Degrees: 1-6,9,13, Early Music, Computer Music. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $28,700/$34,250. Degrees: 1-6,9,13, Early Music, Computer Music. 333 music majors, 336 graduate students, 160 faculty. Band, jazz band, orch., chor. www.peabody.jhu.edu/admissions
Towson University (Towson)
Degree programs in music are fully accredited with the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Contact: MaryAnn Criss, 8000 York Road, 410-704-2836, mcriss@towson.edu. Deadline: 3/27. Tuition: $7,418 res., $18,232 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,9. Grad. deadline: 6/15. Tuition: $401/credit res., $741/credit non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4. 300 music majors, 55 graduate students, 95 faculty, 20,200 total enrollment. 14 bands, 6 jazz band, 3 orch., 4 chor.
Massachusetts
The Boston Conservatory (Boston)
Training exceptional young performing artists for careers that enrich and transform the human experience. Known for its multi-disciplinary environment, the Conservatory offers fully accredited graduate and undergraduate programs in music, dance, and theater. The intimacy of our class settings provides a student-centered atmosphere that is uniquely intensive and supportive. Contact: Kristy Errera, 8 The Fenway, 617-912-9153, fax: 617.247.3159, admissions@bostonconservatory.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $31,900. Degrees: 1,4,12. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $30,100, $31,900 (Masters of Music in Opera and Musical Theater), or $320/credit (Music Education). Degrees: 1,2,4,6,12. 216 music majors, 189 graduate students, 125 faculty, 703 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.
Longy School of Music (Cambridge)
A degree-granting conservatory in Cambridge. Longy provides a distinguished faculty that promotes profound musical understanding and technical mastery, encourages growth of imagination, and fosters inquiry about the role of music and the musician in the larger world. Contact: Alex Powell, 1 Follen St., 617-876-0956, fax: 617.876.9236, admissions@longy.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $28,000. Degrees: 1,4. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $28,000, Degrees: 1,4,9, Early Music, Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
New England Conservatory (Boston)
Recognized as one of the premier conservatories in the world today. Faculty and alumni are renowned in classical, jazz, and world music as soloists and ensemble members. Home to celebrated Jordan Hall. Long-standing ties to Boston Symphony Orchestra, located across the street. Contact: Chris Daly, 290 Huntington Ave. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $32,290. Degrees: 1,3-6, 9, improvisation, historical performance; five-year double degree programs with Harvard and Tufts. 750 music majors, 212 music faculty. 2 bands, 25 jazz bands, 4 orch., 4 chor. (2008 data)
University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
The Department of Music and Dance is committed to provide the finest music education possible within a culture of innovation, creativity, and experimentation; to achieve national prominence in scholarly and creative activity; to catalyze the quality of life in the region; and to expand collaborative efforts with other colleges and arts organizations. Contact: Christopher Thornley, 273 Fine Arts Center, 413-545-6048, fax: 413.545.2092, cthornley@music.umass .edu. Deadline: 10/1 spring, 1/15 fall, 4/15 transfer. Tuition and fees: $11,732 res., $23,229 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,9. Grad. deadline: 10/1 spring, 1/15 fall. Tuition: $110/cr. hr.+$1,342 fees res.; $192.50/cr. hr.+ $1,342 fees New England res.; $414/cr. hr. +$1,877 fees non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 215 music majors, 61 grads., 52 faculty, 26,160 total enrollment. 5 bands, 4 jazz bands, 3 orch., 4 chor., 3 percussion ensembles. www.umass.edu/music
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Michigan
Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant)
The School of Music is an accessible, student-focused community of artist/teachers dedicated to academic and artistic excellence, scholarly and creative endeavors that advance the discipline, and active service to the university, profession, and public. Contact: Linda Switalski, Music Building 162. Deadline: 3/20. Tuition: $10,170 res., $23,670 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,12,14. Graduate deadline: 3/20. Tuition: $10,416 res., $18,384 non-res. 373 music majors, 34 graduate students, 43 music faculty, 34,168 total enrollment. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor.
Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti)
EMU Music and Dance offers personalized professional undergraduate and graduate training in music education, music therapy, performance, and dance within the setting of a major university. Established in 1854 EMU Music and Dance strives to promote lifelong learning and to advance the cultural life of the community. Contact: Marsha Bolden, 101 Alexander Music Bldg., 734-487-4380, fax: 734.487.6939, emu.music@emich.edu. Deadline: 3/12. Tuition: $7,590 res., $20,500 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,8. Graduate deadline: 3/12. Tuition: $6,676 res., $12,644 non-res., 360 music majors, 60 graduate students, 32 faculty, 420 total enrollment. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Grand Valley State University (Allendale)
Educating students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies. The university contributes to the enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and public service. The Music Department’s programs present professional training in music and dance in the context of a broad liberal education. Contact: Charlyn Worthem, 1 Campus Dr. Music- 1300 PAC, 616-331-3484, fax: 616.331. 3100, worthemc@gvsu.edu. Deadline: 5/1. Tuition: $8,630 res., $12,944 non-res. Degrees: 1-5. 225 music majors, 60 faculty, 24,408 total enrollment. 4 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 5 chor. www.gvsu.edu/music
Hope College (Holland)
Study music at one of this nation’s finest liberal arts colleges. Be part of a stylistically diverse department that includes 40 renowned faculty and 20 superb ensembles. At Hope we serve all students from music majors and minors to elective students. Whatever your interest in music, Hope has a place for you. Contact: Andrew Meyers, 69 East 10th Street. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $25,500. Degrees: 1,2,7,9,12,13. 120 music majors, 40 faculty, 3,200 total enrollment. www.hope.edu/academic/music
Michigan State University (East Lansing)
The MSU college of Music provides a welcoming, challenging environment designed to foster innovation and creativity while helping every student achieve professional excellence. Our students learn how to discover new worlds of artistic expression, how to develop a unique creative style, and graduate with everything they need for successful careers. Contact: Benjamin Ebener, 102 Music Bldg., 517-355-2140, fax: 517.432.8209, admissions@music.msu.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $10,410 res., $26,873 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,9. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $8,609 res., $17,397 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9, Collaborative Piano, Piano Pedagogy. 650 music majors, 78 faculty. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 4 orch., 8 chor.
Northern Michigan University (Marquette)
The Northern Michigan University Music Department educates students, the university community, and the general public about a variety of music genres. It offers teachers and other cummunity members the opportunity to refine their musicality and increase their musical skill and understanding. The department also supports a variety of ensemble programs that are open to all students. The varied ensembles serve an array of functions, including laboratory experience for music majors. It also promotes musical enrichment for the university community. Recitals by both the faculty and students enhance the area’s cultural environment throughout the academic year. Contact: Donald Grant, 1401 Presque Isle Ave., 906-227-2563, fax: 906.227.2165, dgrant@nmu.edu. Deadline: open. Tuition. $3,420/semester res., $5,607/semester non-res. Degree 2; Bachelor of Music Eucation, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Music. 70 music majors, 10 faculty, 9,400 total enrollment. Band, jazz band, orch., chorus.
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance offers professional artistic training in a world-class university environment. Contact: Kathy Unlu, 2290 Moore Bldg., 734-936-0300, fax 734.763.5097, smtd.admissions@ umich.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $10,448 res., $31,302 non-res. Grad. tuition: $15,862 res., $31,802 non-res. Degrees: 1-7,9,12,13. 1,000 music majors, 10 faculty. 4 bands, 4 jazz bands, 4 orch., 10 ch. groups, 8 chor. www.music.umich.edu
Wayne State University (Detroit)
Founded in 1918 Wayne State University’s Department of Music has earned a reputation for excellence in the U.S. and abroad. Many members of the music faculty, including musicians from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and some of the area’s finest jazz and vocal artists, have toured throughout the world as performers, clinicians, conductors, and composers. The department is also known for its preparation of music educators. Contact: Kristen Malecki, 4841 Cass Ave. 1321 Old Main, 313-377-1795. Tuition: $6,500 res., $14,000 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9,13. Grad. tuition: $8,600 res., $18,000 non-res. 320 music majors, 33,000 total enrollment. www.music.wayne.edu
Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo)
WMU’s School of Music is dedicated to the advancement of the musical arts through traditional study and performance, while promoting the development of new musical paths, preparing students for an ever-changing profession. Contact: Margaret Hamilton, 1903 W. Michigan Ave., 269-387-4672, fax: 269.387.1113, margaret.hamil ton@wmich.ed. Deadline: 3/12. Tuition: $8,382 res., $19,502 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,8,9,12. Graduate deadline: 2/15. Tuition: $5,548 res., $10,936 non-res. 360 music majors, 80 graduate students, 40 music faculty, 25,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
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Minnesota
Augsburg College (Minneapolis)
Located in Minneapolis, Augsburg College is an ideal setting to study music, boasting majors in music, music business, music education, music performance, and music therapy. Contact: Janet Morales, 2211 Riverside Ave., 612-330-1001, musicdept@augsburg .edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $27,020. Degrees: 1-3,8, BA Music Business. Graduate deadline: by term. Tuition: by degree. 130 music majors, 40 faculty, 3,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Gustavus Adolphus College (St. Peter)
The music department at Gustavus offers an outstanding musical experience for music and music education majors and for nonmajors in a strong undergraduate liberal arts curriculum with an outstanding specialist applied music faculty. Contact: Mark Anderson, 800 W. College Ave., 507-933-7676, fax: 507.933.7474, admission @gustavus.edu. Deadline: 4/15. Tuition: $31,460. Degrees: 2, BA. 60 music majors, 14 faculty, 2,600 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 6 chor.
St. Olaf College (Northfield)
A conservatory-quality program, St. Olaf offers students renown ensembles, individualized instruction, and a comprehensive, rigorous music curriculum within an academically rigorous liberal arts setting. BA, BM, and double-degree programs are offered. St. Olaf’s nationally recognized programs in math and natural sciences attract many talented students who participate as nonmusic majors. Contact: Mary Hakes, 1520 St. Olaf Ave., 507-786-3297, fax: 507.786.3527, music @stolaf.edu. Deadline: 12/15. Tuition: $35,500. Degrees: 1-5,7. 280 music majors, 57 faculty, 3,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 8 chor.
Southwest Minnesota State University (Marshall)
This is a small, public university with a liberal arts degree format. Students benefit from small class sizes and working with highly experienced faculty in over 40 degree areas including music. Contact: LeAnn Thooft, 1501 State Street, 507-537-6286, fax: 507.537.7014, leann.thooft@smsu.edu. Deadline: 5/1. Tuition: $2,976. Degrees: 1, 2,4,11, Music in the Liberal Arts. 40 music majors, 3 music faculty, 3,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
University of Minnesota (Duluth)
The school is a primary resource for those who seek a comprehensive music education and for those who wish to enrich their lives through involvement with music. Offering undergraduate/ graduate degrees in music, our mission is to give students the highest quality musical instruction, preparing them to be teachers/performers. Contact: Julie Topie, 1201 Ordean Court-231 Humanities, 218-726-8208, fax: 218.726.8210, mu@d.umn.edu. Deadline: 1/30. Tuition: $8,830 res., $10,830 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,9. Graduate deadline: 1/30. Tuition: $11,212 res., $18,310 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 145 music majors, 25 graduate students, 56 faculty, 12,275 total enroll. 4 bands, 7 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor. www.d.umn.edu/music
University of Minnesota (Minneapolis)
The School of Music provides a superlative education to students from 37 states and 19 foreign countries. Contact: Aaron Rosenberger, 2106 4th Street S 100 Ferguson, 612-624-2847, fax: 612.624.8001, mnmusic @umn.edu. Deadline: 12/15. Tuition: $11,500 res., $15,500 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,8, Bachelor of Arts. Graduate deadline: 12/15. Tuition: $13,200 res., $20,300 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,8. 300 music majors, 95 faculty, 250 graduate students, 550 total enrollment. 5 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 6 chor. www.music.umn.edu
University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
The school offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate music programs. Each emphasizes quality music instruction that keeps pace with current research in pedagogy, performance, and production. Scholarships are based on musical performance and academic achieve-ment. Students study with widely acclaimed faculty and studio instructors. Contact: Kara Jannings, 2115 Summit Ave., BEC 09, 651-962-5850, fax: 651.962.5876, music.admis sions@stthomas.edu. Tuition: $28,944. Degrees: 1,2,7, Music Business. Graduate tuition: $685/credit. Degree: 2. 100 music majors, 150 graduate students, 11 faculty, 11,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor.
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Mississippi
University of Mississippi (Oxford-University)
Our students enjoy an academic and artistic environment in which scholarly and creative work is actively produced. Our faculty includes performing specialists on all band and orchestral instruments as well as piano, voice, organ, and harpsichord and specialists in conducting, music education, music history and literature, ethnomusicology, and music theory. Contact: Office of Admissions, 145 Martindale, 662-915-7268, music@olemiss.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $5,106 res., $12,468 non-res. Degrees: 1,2, Bachelor of Arts in Music. Graduate deadline: 2/1, Tuition: $5,106 res., $13,050 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,6. 110 music majors, 48 grads., 37 faculty, 17,323 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Missouri
Central Methodist University, Swinney Conservatory of Music (Fayette)
The school offers degrees in performance, music education, and music as well as many performance opportunities for all students. Dedicated faculty work one-on-one with students emphasizing excellence in music, ethical leadership, and social responsibility. Contact: Jackie Lordo, Swinney Conservatory of Music, 411 Central Methodist Square, 660-248-6998, fax: 660.248.1872, jlordo @centralmethodist.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $17,940. Degrees: 1,2. 50 music majors, 14 music faculty, 1,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 chor. www.centralmethodist.edu
Evangel University (Springfield)
Contact: Michael Kolstad, 1111 North Glenstone Avenue, 417-865-2815, fax: 417.865.9599, kolstadm@evangel.edu. Degrees: 1,2,7,11-13. 130 music majors, 27 music faculty, 1,800 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 3 chor.
Missouri State University (Springfield)
Curriculum prepares students for careers in music, with a strong music education emphasis and support of the creative arts. Contact: Dianne Strickland, Dept. of Music, 901 S. National. Deadline: 7/20. Tuition: $6,256 res., $11,536 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9,12. Grad. tuition: $4,852 res., $7,524 non-res. 340 music majors, 43 grad., 23 faculty, 3,093 total enrollment. 3 bands, 5 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor. (2008 data)
Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville)
Northwest’s size promotes a wonderful balance of individual attention for students as well as rewarding performance opportunities. Although a major focus is teacher training, graduates have also become distinguished performers and composers. Contact: Bev Schenkel, 800 University Dr., 660-562-1315, fax: 660. 562.1346, music@nwmissouri.edu. Dead-line: 8/1. Tuition: $234/hour res., $392/hour non-res. Degrees: Music Education and Bachelor of Arts. Grad. deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $285/hour res., $489/hour. non-res. Degree: Music Education. 110 music majors, 8 grads., 27 faculty, 6,250 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau)
is a full-service liberal arts institution. The Department of Music at Southeast offers both a variety of performing and learning experiences usually found at a large univesity, and the individual attention and relaxed atmosphere expected of a small college. Contact: Barry Bernhardt, 1 University Plaza, 573-651-2141, fax: 573.651.2431. Deadline: 3/1. Degrees 1,2,4. 150 music majors, 22 faculty, 11,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Truman State University (Kirksville)
Truman offers an affordable education where intellectual challenge is embraced in a nurturing and diverse environment. Contact: Brad Chambers, 100 East Normal Avenue, 660-785-4114, fax: 660.785.7456, admissions @truman.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $6,458 res., $11,309 non-res. Degrees: 1,3,4,6. Grad. tuition: $6,988 res., $11,976 non-res. 200 music majors, 20 grads., 24 faculty, 5,600 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor. (2008 data)
University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg)
The school offers an outstanding comprehensive music program in performance, music education, and music technology. Music technology and piano pedagogy degrees are unique in the state. It is an All-Steinway School. Contact: Lester Brothers, Dept. of Music, Utt 109, 660-543-4530, fax: 660. 543.8271, lbrothers@ucmo.edu. Tuition: $220/credit hour res., $415/credit hour non-res. Degrees: 1,2,9,13. Graduate tuition: $270/credit hour res., $516/credit hour non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 270 music majors, 22 faculty, 10,200 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
University of Missouri (Columbia)
The MU School of Music prepares students to become well-rounded professional musicians and educators through its undergraduate and graduate offerings. School of Music students work closely with their faculty mentors and benefit from a wide range of opportunities for study and performance. Contact: Admissions, 140 Fine Arts Bldg., 573-882-4471, Fax: 573.882.7444, LackeyW@mis souri.edu. Deadline: 12/1 for scholarships. Tuition: $8,500 res., $18,850 non-res. Degrees: 1-5. Graduate deadline: rolling. Tuition: $5,800 res., $14,300 non-res. Degrees: 1-6. 215 music majors, 52 graduate students, 45 faculty, 23,042 total enrollment. 6 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor.
University of Missouri (Kansas City)
Nonresident waivers are available for many Conservatory students. The UMKC Conservatory is a fully comprehensive school of music and dance located in Kansas City, a city with a thriving arts community. Training tomorrow’s musicians, dancers, and educators by providing exceptional, experienced faculty, along with outstanding student opportunities. Contact: James Elswick, 5227 Holmes Rd., Grant Hall, 816-235-2900, fax: 816.235.5264, cadmissions@umkc.edu. Deadline: 2/4. Tuition: approx. $9,000 res., approx. $12,000 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,8,9,12. Graduate deadline: 2/4. Tuition: approx. $7,000 res., approx. $8,800 non-res. Degrees: 1-6, I.Ph.D interdisciplinary. 300 music majors, 250 graduate students, 85 faculty, 14,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor.
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Montana
Montana State University (Bozeman)
The Department of Music at Montana State University offers dynamic programs in Music Education, Music, and Music Technology, preparing our students for various professions in music and music education. The Department promotes life-long musical enhancement through performance, scholarship, and leadership and nurtures creativity and discovery in its faculty and students. Contact: Kim Eggemeyer, 189 Howard Hall, PO Box 173420, 406-994-3562, fax: 406.994.6656, music@ montana.edu. Deadline: 7/1. Tuition: $13,990 res., $25,650 non-res. Degrees: 2,13, Bachelor of Arts in Music. 125 music majors, 21 faculty, 13,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Nebraska
University of Nebraska (Kearney)
Contact: Jane Jameson, 2506 12th Ave., 308-865-8618, jamisonj@unk.edu.
University of Nebraska (Omaha)
A vibrant, metropolitan university in the state’s largest city, the University of Nebraska at Omaha enrolls approximately 15,000 students. The Department of Music, which is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, provides performance opportunities for students in nine bands, four choirs, two orchestras, and numerous chamber groups. Contact: James R. Saker, 6001 Dodge St., 402-554-2251, fax: 402.554.2252, jsaker@unomaha.edu. Deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $4,660 res., $12,070 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,13. Graduate deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $213/credit hour res., $560/credit hour non-res. Degrees: 1,2,6. 220 music majors, 35 graduate students, 59 faculty, 15,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor.
Wayne State College (Wayne)
The Department of Music fosters the development of musical talent. We prepare students for musical careers, advanced study, and civic involvement and provide musical opportunities so that music will play a significant and rewarding role throughout their lives. Contact: Dept. of Admissions, 1111 Main St., 402-375-7359, Fax: 402.375.7460, music @wsc.edu. Tuition: $3,500 res., $7,000 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,11. 80 music majors, 7 faculty, 3,500 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 3 chor.
Nevada
University of Nevada (Las Vegas)
The school is Nevada’s largest doctoral-granting research institution. The Department of Music in integral to the expansive cultural life of UNLV. An exceptional faculty of artist/ teachers and scholars provides leadership to 450 majors pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in performance, music education, theory and composition, jazz studies, and conducting. Contact: Jonathan Good, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Box 455025, 702-895-3332, fax: 702.895.4239. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $4,200 res., $15,000 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,9. Grad. deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $4,900 res., $16,000 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,6,9. 325 music majors, 110 grads., 65 faculty. 28,000 total enroll. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 3 chor. (2008 data)
New Hampshire
Keene State College (Keene)
Bachelor of Music degrees in music education and music performance and five Bachelor of Arts in Music degrees are offered. Majors and nonmajors are welcome in courses/performing groups taught by a dedicated team of music faculty. All degree programs are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Contact: Barbara Hamel, 229 Main St., 603-358-2177, Fax: 603.358.2973, bhamel@keene.edu. Deadline: 3/26. Tuition: $7,000 res., $15,170 non-res. Degrees: 1-5. 90 music majors, 10 faculty, 5,282 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.
University of New Hampshire (Durham)
The Department of Music maintains a balance between performance, music education, and academics within a liberal arts tradition. We strive to advance the art of music and its related disciplines, promoting opportunities for creative and scholarly innovation and are dedicted to excellence in teaching, research, creative expression, and service. Contact: Isabel Gray, Paull Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, 603-862-2418, fax: 603.862.3155, music.auditions @unh.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $10,080 res., $24,050 non-res. Degrees: 1-3. Graduate tuition: $10,380 res., $24,350 non-res., Degrees: 2, other. 190 music majors, 10 graduate students, 40 faculty, 13,000 total enrollment. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.
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New Jersey
Rowan University (Glassboro)
Rowan is one of the best schools in higher education in the Northeast according to the Princeton Review and is ranked 28th in the US by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of approximately 10,000, 57 undergraduate majors are offered, as are 38 masters degrees and specializations, 19 graduate and certification programs and a doctorate in educational leadership. Contact: Beth Dombkowski, Wilson Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Rd. Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $7,840 res., $15,148 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,9. Grad. tuition: $590/credit hour. 215 music majors, 45 faculty, 10,000 total enrol. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor. (2008 data)
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
Located 45 minutes from New York City, The Music Department offers a full range of degree programs: BM, MM, DMA, AD, MA, PhD. As part of Mason Gross School of Arts at Rutgers University, the department strives for the highest artistic and academic standards. Contact: Lois Fromer, 81 George Street, 732-932-9190, fax: 732.932.1517, fromer@rci.rutgers.edu. Undergraduate deadline is 11/1 for mid-year transfers, 12/1 for freshmen for fall admission. Tuition: $9,546 res., $20,456 non-res. Grad. deadline: 11/1 for mid-year transfers, 2/1 for fall admission. Tuition: $10,908 res., $16,200 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 200 music majors, 300 grads., 103 faculty. Opera program, 5 choirs, 1 wind ensemble symphony band, 2 jazz ensembles, 2 orchestras. www.masongross.rutgers.edu
William Paterson University (Wayne)
Located only 20 miles west of Manhattan, William Paterson University offers students the opportunity to study with world-class faculty in a supportive campus environment. The diversity of our program offerings, ensembles, and musical perspectives continues to draw exceptional students from across the US and abroad. Contact: Cameron MacManus, 300 Pompton Rd., 973-720-3466, musicadmissions@wpunj.edu. Tuition: $10,813 res., $17,575 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,9, 11,13. 250 music majors, 35 grads., 79 faculty, 8,830 total enrollment. 2 bands, 24 jazz bands, 3 chor. (2008 data)
New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University (Portales)
Student Success....That’s What It’s All About! The Department of Music has been an accredited institutional member of NASM since 1960. Contact: Donna Kittrell, 1500 S Ave. K, Station 7, 800-367-3668, fax: 575.562.2118, Enrollment.Ser vices@enmu.edu. Deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $3,400 res., $9,000 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4. 120 music majors, 20 faculty, 4,600 total enrollment. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 3 chor.
University of New Mexico (Albuquerque)
The school offers quality instruction by artist faculty and a balanced program of performance and academics. Degrees offered include BM, BA in Music, BME, and MM. UNM provides excellent cost-effective tuition: Resident rate is charged when enrollment does not exceed six hours per semester; summer hours are all at resident rate. Contact: Keith Lemmons, MSC04 2570, 1 University of New Mexico, 505-277-2126, fax: 505.277.0708, klemmons@umn.edu. Deadline: 6/15. Tuition: $5,100 res., $17,250 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,9, String Pedagogy. Graduate deadline: 7/1. Tuition: $4,200 res., $13,300 non-res. Degrees: 1-6, Collaborative Piano. 250 music majors, 100 grad-uate students, 115 faculty, 4,100 total enroll. 6 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor.
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New York
Brooklyn College (Brooklyn)
The Conservatory of Music of Brooklyn College at CUNY is one of New York City’s leading institutions for training musicians and music educators. Distinguished faculty of active performers, composers, musicologists, and music education specialists. Contact: Bruce MacIntyre, 718-951-5286, fax: 718.951.4502, brucem@brooklyn.cuny .edu. Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $4,000 res., $8,640 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4. Grad. tuition: $6,480 res., $9,000 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,5. 200 music majors, 55 faculty, 15,500 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor. (2008 data)
Canisius College (Buffalo)
The school offers more than 100 academic majors, minors, and special programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students participate in internships, research, scholarly travel, experiential learning, cultural immersions, and more. Canisius College offers the best in quality academic programs, facilities, and outstanding faculty who are leaders in their fields. Contact: Ann Marie Moscovic, 2001 Main Street, 716-888-2200, fax: 716.888. 3230, moscovia@canisius.edu. Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $28,455. Degrees: BA in Music. 15 music majors, 25 faculty, 3,346 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 1 chor.
Colgate University (Hamilton)
For serious musicians, more performance opportunities with individualized faculty attention exist at Colgate than at most music schools. Contact: Hannah Sacks, Dana Arts Center 13 Oak Dr., 315-228-7642. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $37,405. Degrees: BA in music. 30 music majors, 9 music faculty, 2,800 school enroll., 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor. (2008 data)
Cornell University (Ithaca)
Cornell offers students in all seven of its undergraduate colleges the opportunity to perform in Music Department ensembles and take courses in music. Cornell is an excellent choice for students who do not necessarily wish to major in music but who are serious about it. Contact: Roberto Sierra, Lincoln Hall, 607-255-4097, fax: 607.254.2877, musicin fo@cornell.edu. Deadline: 1/1. Tuition: $19,000 res., $34,000 non-res. Grad. deadline: 1/15. Tuition: full scholarships. Degrees: BA in music, PhD in musicology, DMA in composition. 50 music majors, 28 faculty, 19,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 6 chor. (2008 data)
Crane School of Music (Potsdam)
Contact: Glenn Guiles, 44 Pierrepont Avenue, 877-POTSDAM, crane@potsdam.edu. Dead- line: 3/17. Tuition $4,350 res., $10,610 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,11. Grad. deadline: rolling. Tuition: $6,900 res., $11,020 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4. 550 music majors, 50 grads, 75 faculty, 4,300 total enroll. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor. (2008 data)
Five Towns College (Dix Hills)
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Five Towns College offers Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees in music, specializing in jazz/commercial music. Students take a variety of music class offerings that prepare them as performers, music educators, composers/songwriters or in musical theatre. Music students may also take semester courses in audio recording or music business, which can be part of their degree program. Music scholarships are available for those qualified. Contact: Admissions, 305 North Service Rd., 631-656-2110, fax: 631.656.3199, admissions@ftc.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $17,400, Degrees: 1,2,4, 9,12,13. Graduate deadline: rolling. Tution: $495/credit. Degrees: 1,2,4,5,9,13. 245 music majors, 70 graduate students, 77 faculty, 1,210 total enrollment. 14 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor. www.ftc.edu
Houghton College, Greatbatch School of Music (Houghton)
Within a Christ-centered, challenging, liberal arts education, the Greatbatch School of Music produces graduates who, through commitment to musical excellence and intelligent articulation of the integration of faith and music in their lives, can be effective musical practitioners and advocates in the Christian community and the world. Contact: Ben King, 1 Willard Ave., 585-567-9400, fax: 585.567.9517, music@houghton.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $24,440. Degrees: 1,2,4, Bachelor of Music with elective studies. Graduate deadline: 3/15. Tuition: $480/credit hour. Degrees: 1,4,6, Collaborative Performance. 125 music majors, 14 grads., 32 faculty, 1,180 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 4 chor.
Ithaca College (Ithaca)
Since 1892, Ithaca College has been recognized as one of the top music schools in the country because of its world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, professional performance opportunities, and outstanding location. Ithaca consistently places 100% of its music education graduates into jobs and 98% of other graduates into jobs or graduate schools. Contact: Thomas Kline, 3322 Whalen Center for Music, 953 Danby Road, 607-274-3366, fax: 607.274.1727, tkline@ithaca.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $32,060. Degrees: 1-4,9,12,13, Bachelor of Arts, Music in Combination with an Outside Field. Graduate deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $11,376. Degrees: 1,2,4,6, Suzuki Pedagogy. 575 music majors, 100 graduate students, 100 faculty. 6,600 total enrollment. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 3 orch., 5 chor. http://www.ithaca.edu
The Juilliard School (New York)
Since opening in October 1905, Juilliard has set this country’s standard for education in the performing arts. One of Lincoln Center’s original constituents, Juilliard’s second century began with a major expansion of its facilities, adding 39,000 square feet of state-of-the-art studios, theaters, and rehearsal studios, growing with the needs of a thriving cultural community in the US and abroad, its student body drawn from 47 states and 50 foreign countries. Contact: Lee Cioppa, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, 212-799-5000, fax: 212.724.0263, admissions @juilliard.edu. Undergraduate and grad. deadlines: 11/15 for winds, brass, percussion, double bass, harp; 12/1 for all others. Tuition: $28,640. Degrees: 1,4-6,9. 325 music majors, 298 grads., 250 faculty, 800 total enrollment. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 6 orch. (2008 data)
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Long Island University (Brooklyn)
The Music Department at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus is minutes from Manhattan. The University offers all students the opportunity to learn from a diverse group of professional musicians who live, work, and perform in New York City. Choose from majors in classically orientated traditional music, music education, or jazz. All music majors can earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies, Bachelor of Science in Music Education, or Bachelor of Arts in Music. Apply now! Contact: Robert Aquino, 1 University Plaza, 718-488-1668, fax: 718.488.1372, robert.aquino@liu.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $19,536. Degrees: 2,3,9. 40 music majors, 8 faculty, 7,442 total enrollment.
Mannes College New School for Music (New York)
A small, distinguished conservatory in the heart of New York City, Mannes College, The New School for Music, features faculty who are members of New York City’s most prominent and internationally known ensembles. Students receive rigorous professional training as members of a friendly, supportive community dedicated to the highest artistic achievement. Contact: Georgia Sch- mitt, 150 West 85th Street, 212-580-0210, fax: 212.580.1738, mannesadmissions@new school.edu. Deadline 11/15. Undergraduate and grad. tuition: $31,440. Degrees: 1,3,4,6. 125 music majors, 175 grads., 150 faculty. 300 total enrollment. (2008 data)
The New School (New York)
Learning jazz by living it. The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York’s Greenwich Village is distinguished by its artist-as-mentor approach to classroom teaching; its innovative curriculum and focus on small-group performance; and its superb faculty, a community of legendary musicians from New York’s music scene. Contact: Teri Lucas, 55 W. 13th St., 212-229-5896, fax: 212.229.8936, jazzadm@newschool.edu. Deadline: 9/15. Tuition: $32,860. Degrees: 1,9, BA/BFA dual-degree in liberal arts and music. 287 music majors, 76 faculty. 60 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor.
New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development (New York)
Music and Performing Arts Professions at NYU Steinhardt offer the finest professional training combined with the academic excellence of an internationally recognized university. Our programs, baccalaureate through doctoral, share a spirit of openness and innovation that encourages the pursuit of the high artistic goals enriched by the world of interdisciplinary ideas. Contact: Paul Horan, 35 W. Fourth St., Suite 777, 212-998-5424, fax: 212.995.4043, pgh1@nyu.edu. Deadline: 1/1. Tuition: $38,765 res. and non-res. Degrees: 1-4, 8-13. 676 music majors, 300 faculty, 1,510 total enrollment. Graduate deadline: 1/6. Tuition: $1,203 res. and non-res. 834 music majors, 300 faculty. 1 band, 30 jazz bands, 3 orch., 5 chor. www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/nyumusic2010
State University of New York (Buffalo)
The Department of Music offers performers and scholars a stimulating environment in which to develop their talents and pursue various careers in music. Contact: Karen Sausner, 226 Baird Hall, 716-645-2758, ext. 1249, ksausner@buffalo.edu. Deadline: 1/1, 2/1, 3/1. Tuition: $2,175 res., $5,305 non-res. Degree: 1. Grad. deadline: 1/1, 2/1. Tuition: $3,450 res., $5,460 non-res. Degrees: 1,3-6. 70 music majors, 90 grads., 20 faculty, 27,800 total enroll. 5 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor. (2008 data)
State University of New York (Fredonia)
Our student-centered campus emphasizes the arts with nationally recognized programs and award-winning facilities. Our world-class faculty dedicate themselves to helping students become excellent musicians, and the broad range of music majors offered provides students with many opportunities to experiment, perform, create, and grow in preparation for successful careers of their choice. Contact: Barry Kilpatrick, Fenner House, 800-252-1212, fax: 716.673.3249, music@fredonia.edu. Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $4,970 res., $12,870 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,6,8-13. Grad. deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $8,370 res., $13,250 non-res. Degrees: 1-4, 6,8-13. 550 music majors, 75 graduate students, 100 faculty, 5,375 total enrollment. 4 bands, 4 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor.
State University of New York, The Crane School of Music (Potsdam)
The school was founded in 1886 by Julia Crane as the Crane Institute and was one of the first institutions in the country to have programs dedicated to preparing specialists in teaching music in the public schools. Contact: Glenn Guiles, 44 Pierrepont Avenue, 315-267-2775, fax: 315.267.2413, crane@potsdam.edu. Deadline: 2/27. Tuition: $2,485 res., $6,435 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,11. Graduate deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $4,185 res., $6,625 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4. 600 music majors, 50 graduate students, 83 faculty, 5,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music (Rochester)
The school maintains the highest standards for artistry, intelligent musicianship, and scholarship and provides an outstanding faculty, broad and continuous playing experience, and innovative approaches to career development. Eastman students enjoy a collaborative musical environment and can earn minors or second degrees at the University of Rochester. Contact: Matthew Ardizzone, 26 Gibbs Street, 800-388-9695, fax: 585.232.8601, admissions@esm.rochester.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $37,870. Degrees: 1-4,9. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $1,100/ credit hour; additional fee for applied music studies. Degrees: 1-6,9. 500 music majors, 440 grads., 150 faculty. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 3 orch., 3 chor. www.esm.rochester.edu/apply
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North Carolina
Appalachian State University (Boone)
The Hayes School of Music sees as its objective the development of those elements that relate to teaching, creation, business, and appreciation of music, and to the music as a teaching tool. Accredited by NASM the Hayes School of Music enjoys a widely renowned reputation, particularly in the Southeast. Contact: William Pelto, 813 Rivers St., 828-262-3020, 828.262. 6446, music@appstate.edu. Deadline: 2/25. Tuition: $4,691 res., $15,312 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,7,8,11,13. Graduate deadline: 11/1. Tuition: $4,959 res., $15,373 non-res. Degrees 1,2,8. 480 music majors, 25 graduate students, 55 faculty, 15,800 total enrollment. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 6 chor.
East Carolina University (Greenville)
Contact: Christopher Ulffers, Fletcher Bldg., 10th Street, ECU Campus, 252-328-6851, fax: 252.3328.6258, ulffersj@ecu.edu. Deadline: 3/15. Tuition: $4,186 res., $14,700 non-res. Graduate deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $4,186 res., $14,700 non-res. 325 music majors, 70 graduate students, 114 faculty, 27,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Lenoir-Rhyne University (Hickory)
Programs in music education, performance, sacred music, arts management, and music liberal arts (may be a double major) in a beautiful Appalachian Mountains foothills setting. Music scholarsips available up to $24,000 over four years. Contact the music program office at 828-328-7147 or e-mail hefnerb@lr.edu for information. Contact: Erin Cook, Campus Box 7227, 800-277-5721, cooker@lr.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $23,070. Degrees: 1,2,7,10, Music (Liberal Arts). 30 music majors, 20 faculty, 1,600 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 chor.
University of North Carolina (Greensboro)
The UNCG School of Music provides a stimulating environment in which students can develop as music professionals through a comprehensive curriculum enhanced by the liberal arts for undergraduate students, and through study, training, and experiences for graduate students that will enable them to become specialists and leaders in their fields. Contact: Dianna Carter, PO Box 26170, 336-334-3638, fax: 336.334.5497, dtcarter@uncg.edu. Deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $2,590 res., $14,351 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,9. Graduate deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $3,044 res., $14,524 non-res. 400 music majors, 200 graduate students, 65 faculty, 18,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch, 5 chor.
University of North Carolina (Pembroke)
UNC Pembroke is an affordable state school with a personal trouch. Our Music Department is NASM accredited. Our faculty members are active as performers, conductors, researchers, and adjudicators. All of our students get top-quality classroom instruction and instrumental and vocal experience through numerous large and small ensembles. Contact:
Lela Clark, 1 University Drive/PO Box 1510, 800-949-8627, fax: 910.521.6497, admissions@uncp.edu. Deadline: 7/30. Tuition: $2,060 res., $11,267 non-res. Degrees: 2,7,9,11,12. Graduate deadline: 4/15. Tuition: $2,158 res., $11,486 non-res. Degree: 2. 100 music majors, 26 faculty, 6,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 4 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Winston-Salem)
The School of Music offers intensive training and career development in music performance and composition. Our artist faculty and distinguished visiting artists inspire and guide our students. We offer superb training and a well-rounded education in Post-Master’s, Graduate, Undergraduate, and High School programs. Our campus is vibrant with dance, design and production, drama, filmmaking, and visual arts. Contact: Julie Hammarback, 1533 S. Main St. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $3,797 res., $15,670 non-res. 1,100 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 1 chor. (2008 data)
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North Dakota
Dickinson State University (Dickinson)
Offering Music Education in Vocal, Instrumental, and Composite and a Bachelor of Arts in Performance. Contact: Alicia Erickson, 291 Campus Drive, 701-483-2175, fax: 701.483.2409, alicia.erickson@dicksonstate .edu. Deadline: open. Tuition: 4,000. Degrees: 1,2. 30 music majors, 10 faculty, 2,500 total enrollment. Band, jazz band, choral groups.
North Dakota State University (Fargo)
Contact: Ana Rusness Petersen, Dept. 2330, PO Box 6050, 701-231-7932, fax: 701.231. 2085, ndsu.fine.arts@ndsu.edu. Deadline: open. Tuition: $5,448 res., $14,550 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,6. Graduate deadline: 1/1 fall, 8/1 spring. Tuition: $6,000 res. Degrees: 1,2,4. 125 music majors, 20 graduate students, 17 faculty, 14,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 4 jazz bands, 1 orch., 6 chor.
Valley City State University (Valley City)
Valley City State University, 12 years a “US News Best College,” accredited by NASM, offers degrees in Music, Music Education, and Music with an Emphasis in Business. Courses available online include: Music Fundamentals, Music Theory I-IV, Aural Skills I-IV, Basic Conducting, Music History I-III, Applied Pedagogy, and Piano Pedagogy. Contact: Diana Skroch, 101 College St. SW, 701-845-7273, fax: 701. 845.7288, diana.skroch@vcsu.edu. Degrees: 2,11. 35 music majors, 12 faculty, 1,000 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.
Ohio
Baldwin-Wallace College (Berea)
The Conservatory at Baldwin-Wallace College is an undergraduate, professional division of a liberal arts college near Cleveland, Ohio. Emphasis is placed on individual musical growth and development with experiential learning opportunities. The BM and BME degrees are offered, with majors in performance, education, music therapy, composition, music theatre, theory, and music history and literature. Additional programs include a jazz emphasis, arts management, and music therapy equivalency. Contact: Anita Evans, 275 Eastland Rd., 866-BWMUSIC, fax: 440. 826.3239, music@bw.edu. Deadline: 1/1. Tuition: $25,484. Degrees: 1-5,8-12. 285 music majors, 65 faculty, 4,500 total enrollment. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor. (2008 data)
Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green)
The College of Musical Arts at BGSU has achieved national recognition by training talented musicians for professional careers in performance, music education, composition, jazz, music history, and world music. The college presents more than 600 public concerts each year and is a major cultural resource for the campus and northwest Ohio. Contact: Kathleen Moss, 419-372-2181, kmoss @bgsu.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $16,654 res., $23,962 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,5,7, 9,13. Graduate contact: Robert Satterlee, rsatter@bgsu.edu. Deadline: 1/1. Tuition: $11,434 res., $18,742 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 400 music majors, 150 graduate students, 55 faculty, 19,000 total enrollment. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor.
Capital University, Conservatory of Music (Columbus)
Exceptional full-featured conservatory in a liberal arts university in one of America’s fastest growing metropolitan centers. Capital’s Conservatory has everything much larger universities have, but with small classes and the individual attention you desire and deserve. Numerous ensembles perform locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. A who’s who in music faculty. Contact: Heather Massey, 1 College and Main, 614-236-6277, fax: 614.236.6935, hmassey@capital.edu. Dead- line: May 1. Tuition: $28,480. Degrees: BM in 1,2,4,7,9,11-13, BA in Music. Graduate deadine: 6/1. Tuition $500/credit. Degrees: 2, MM in Music Education with emphasis in Instrumental Music, Jazz Pedagogy, and Kodály; degree is summer only, 3-year completion. 350 music majors, 75 graduate students, 55 faculty, 4,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 9 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
Cleveland Institute of Music (Cleveland)
Ranked as one of the foremost music schools in the United States, CIM provides exceptionally talented students from all over the world an outstanding, thoroughly professional education in the art of music. Graduates are routinely admitted to leading graduate schools, win major competitions, and occupy important performance and teaching positions throughout the world. Contact: William Fay, 11021 East Blvd., 216-795-3107, fax: 216.795.3161, ad mission@cim.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $33,750. Degrees 1,4,13, Eurhythmics. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $33,750. Degrees: 1,4,6. 224 music majors, 220 grads., 185 faculty. 444 total enroll.
The College of Wooster (Wooster)
Comprehensive training in performance, composition, music theory, music education, and music history and literature. Four nationally accredited degree programs. Preparation for career as professional musician; teaching in public and private schools or in private studios; utilize music as a therapeutic tool; and/or continue study at the graduate level. Contact: Melanie Schultz, 847 College Ave., 800-877-9905, fax: 330.263.2621, melaschultz@wooster.edu. Deadline: 2/15. Tuition: $34,950. Degrees: 1-5,8, BM, BA, BME. 50 music majors, 31 faculty, 1,800 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor.
Kent State University, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music (Kent)
Offering programs leading to two undergraduate degrees for students who seek a high level of professional competence in instrumental or vocal music as music educators or performers. Graduate programs lead to the Master of Arts or Master of Music degrees. Contact: Dana Brown, PO Box 5190, 330-672-9236, fax: 330.672.7837, dabrown@kent.edu. Dead- line: none. Tuition: $8,725 res., $16,418 non-res. Degrees. 1-4. Graduate deadline: none. Tuition: $9,282 res., $16,542 non-res. Degrees: 1-6. 180 music majors, 90 graduate students, 50 faculty, 22,000 total enroll. 6 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 6 chor.
Oberlin College, The Oberlin Conservatory of Music (Oberlin)
Founded in 1865 and situated amid the intellectual vitality of Oberlin College, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music is renowned internationally as a professional music school of the highest caliber. Pronounced a national treasure by the Washington Post, Oberlin’s alumni have gone on to achieve illustrious careers in all aspects of music. Contact: Michael Manderen, 39 W. College Street, 440-775-8413, fax: 440.775.6972, conservatory.admissions @oberlin.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $50,484. Degrees: 1-6,9. 600 music majors, 95 music faculty, 2,800 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 3 orch., 5 chor.
Ohio Northern University (Ada)
A small- to medium-sized department at one of the Midwest’s top universities, we are privileged to offer lots of personal attention to our students and see them thrive because of it. ONU seems pricey, but we have great financial aid. Contact: Kristen Dickerson, 52 South Main Street, 419-772-2266, fax: 419.772.2821, t-hunt.1@onu.edu. Tuition: $30,000. Degrees: 1,2,4,5,10. 80 music majors, 28 faculty, 3,500 total enroll. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor. http://www.onu.edu
The Ohio State University (Columbus)
Contact: Catherine Hope-Cunningham, 110 Wiegel Hall, 1866 College Rd., 614-292-0076, fax: 614.292.1102, hope-cunning ham.1@osu.edu. Deadline: 12/1 and 2/1. Tuition: $8,706 res., $22,278 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,9. Graduate deadline: 1/1. Tuition: $10,440 res., $25,302 non-res. Degrees: 1-6. 400 music majors, 200 graduate students, 60 faculty, 50,000 total enroll. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 3 orch., 6 chor.
Ohio University School of Music (Athens)
Contact: Michael Parkinson, 440 Robert Glidden Hall, 740-593-4244, fax: 740.593.1429, parkinsw@ohio.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $2,969 res., $5,957 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,8. Graduate deadline: 7/1. Tuition: $3,126 res., $5,790 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,8. 200 music majors, 50 graduate students, 40 faculty, 250 total enrollment. Band, jazz band, orch., chor.
Ohio Wesleyan University (Delaware)
The Department of Music has a rich history as one of the most respected music programs of the liberal arts colleges in Ohio. Offering majors in Performance, Music Education (BM), History, and Theory (BA), the Department features talented and experienced faculty, outstanding facilities, and an impressive variety of performing opportunities. Contact: Carol DelPropost, 61 S. Sandusky St., 740-368-3700, fax: 740.368. 3723, musicd@owu.edu. Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $34,570. Degrees: 1-3,5. 40 music majors, 25 faculty, 1,850 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Otterbein College (Westerville)
The Department of Music offers a wide array of degrees in music, encompassing both professional and liberal arts interests. The Department presents an extensive calendar of events each year, comprised of faculty, student, and guest artist offerings, enhancing students’ access to the numerous cultural events in the area. Contact: Teri Devlin, Office of Admissions, 614-823-1219, fax: 614.823.1200, tdevlin@otterbein.edu. Dead- line: rolling. Tuition: $27,321. Degrees: 1-5,9-13. 190 music majors, 50 faculty, 3,100 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 6 chor.
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University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati)
We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in music performance, music education, jazz studies, composition, theory, music history, conducting (graduate only) and Arts Administration (graduate only). We are the largest producer of live entertainment in the state of Ohio. CCM is one of this country’s leading conservatories – The New York Times. Contact: Andrea Fitzgerald, PO Box 210003, 513-556-9479, fax: 513.556.1028, Andrea.Fitzgerald@uc.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $9,399 res., $23,922 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,9,12. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $12,723 res., $23,055 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9,10. 400 music majors, 93 faculty, 38,000 total enrollment. 6 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor.
University of Toledo (Toledo)
The Department of Music provides students with a comprehensive music education, including real-world experience, to prepare them for professional careers in music education and performance. Students may study both the classical and jazz traditions. Scholarships are available for talented students – music majors, minors, and nonmajors. Contact: Timothy Brakel, 2801 Bancroft St., 419-530-2448, utmusic@utoledo.edu. Deadline: 4/10 for priority scholarship consideration. Tuition: $6,815 res., $15,627 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,9,11,13. Graduate deadline: 4/10 for priority assistantship consideration. Tuition: $10,416 res., $19,752 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,6,9,13. 100 music majors, 15 graduate students, 47 faculty, 20,775 total enroll. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor. www.utoledo.edu/as/music
Wright State University (Dayton)
The Department of Music is offering a new degree this year: Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science – Music Option. In addition to the computer science course requirements, the degree is composed of courses in music theory, sight-singing, keyboard, applied music, large ensemble, and computer applications in music. Contact: Victoria Chadbourne, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., 937-775-2787, fax: 937.775.3786, music @wright.edu. Deadline: floating. Tuition: $7,533 res., $14,595 non-res. Degrees: 1,2, 5, Computer Science-Music Option. Graduate deadline: floating. Tuition: $10,932 res., $18,570 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 200 music majors, 30 graduate students, 45 music faculty, 17,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 6 chor. http://www.wright.edu
Youngstown State University, Dana School of Music (Youngstown)
Contact: Michael Christ, 1 University Plaza, 330-941-3636, fax: 330.941.1490, email: mrcrist@ysu.edu. Deadline: 5/15. Tuition: $5,364 res., $11,036 non.-res. Degrees: 1-6, 9,12,13. Grad. deadline 5/15. Tuition: $7,370 res., $7,570 non-res. 340 music majors, 60 faculty, 13,300 total enrollment. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor. (2008 data)
Oklahoma
Cameron University (Lawton)
The Music Department has a three-fold mission focusing on the music major, the nonmusic major, and the area community. The department’s programs, goals, and objectives emphasize the acquisition of music skills, knowledge, values, and professional attitudes – as demonstrated by its numerous music graduates and its accreditation by NASM. Contact: James Lambert, 580-581- 2440, fax: 580.581.5764, jlambert@cam eron.edu. Deadline: 6/1. Tuition: $137/ credit hour res., $332.50/credit hour non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 80 music majors, 20 faculty, 6,100 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Northeastern State University (Tahlequah)
The mission of the NSU Music Department is to provide undergraduate education leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree (with options in Musical Arts, Music Business, Performance, and Jazz Studies) and the Bachelor of Music Education degree. Contact: Admissions, 600 North Grand Avenue, 918-444-2200, fax: 918. 458.2342, nsinfo@nsuok.edu. Degrees: 1,2, 9,11, Musical Arts. 83 music majors, 10 faculty, 8,833 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz bands, 2 chor.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University (Alva)
The music program at Northwestern Oklahoma State University offers a high-quality education in performance as well as the academic disciplines of music in a friendly, small-college atmosphere. With comprehensive degree programs in Music Performance and Music Education, as well as high-level performance opportunities, Northwestern has something for every musician. Contact: Stephen Kingsbury, 709 Oklahoma Blvd., 580-327-8692, finearts @nwosu.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $116.25/credit res, $317.25/credit non-res. Degrees: 1,2. Graduate deadline: rolling. Tuition: $145.75/credit res., $384.25/credit non-res. Degree: 2. 15 music majors, 4 faculty, 2,097 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 3 chor.
Oklahoma State University (Stillwater)
The music program at OSU serves students who plan careers in the field of music as well as those who desire to participate in a comprehensive music program. Professional instruction prepares students for careers in performance, teaching, or the music industry. Contact: Brant Adams, 219 Student Union, 405-744-6133, fax: 405.744.9324, brant .adams@okstate.edu. Tuition: $6,800 res., $16,470 non-res., Degrees 1,2. Graduate tuition: $155/credit hour res., $602/credit hour non-res. Degrees: 1,2,6. 160 music majors, 20 graduate students, 61 faculty, 24,700 total enroll. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
University of Central Oklahoma (Edmond)
Contact: Keith White, 100 University Ave., 405-974-5004, fax: 405.974. 3891, lwhite27@uco.edu. Deadline: ongoing. Tuition: $1,689 res., $4,260 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,12. Graduate deadline: ongoing. Tuition: $2,162 res., $5,122 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,6,9,12,13,. 275 music majors, 35 graduate students, 68 faculty, 18,000 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor.
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Oregon
University of Oregon (Eugene)
One of three West Coast music schools offering comprehensive programs through the doctoral level. Fully accredited. Undergraduate contact: Val Lawson, 1225 University of Oregon, 541-346-1164, fax: 541.346.0723, vlawson@u oregon.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $7,428 res., $23,718 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,9, Intermedia Music Technology. Graduate contact: Anne Merydith, 541-346-5268, gmusadm@ uoregon.edu. Deadline: 1/2. Tuition: $12,696 res., $17,988 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9, Intermedia Music Technology, Piano Pedagogy. 280 music majors,166 graduate students, 72 faculty, 20,376 total enrollment. 5 bands, 5 jazz bands, 1 orch., 8 chor.
Willamette University (Salem)
The Willamette University music department offers programs of rigorous training in specialized music disciplines combined with core music historical and theoretical studies, all within the broad spectrum of a distinguished liberal arts university. Emphasizing individual instruction combined with chamber and ensemble playing, the programs serve music majors, minors, and nonmajors. Contact: Teresa Hudkins, 900 State St., 877-542-2787, fax: 503.375.5365, thudkins@willamette.edu. Deadline: 11/1. Tuition: $35,400. Degrees: 1,2,4,13. 55 music majors, 36 faculty, 1,780 enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 5 chor. www.willamette.edu/cla/music
Pennsylvania
Carnegie Mellon University School of Music (Pittsburgh)
At Carnegie Mellon, you don’t need to sacrifice a world-class university education in order to get a top conservatory training. An array of music and academic minors as well as options for interdisciplinary, dual degree, or self-defined study complement the performance-driven music curriculum to create a more complete musician. Contact: Michele McGregor, 5000 Forbes Ave., #108, 412-268-4118, fax: 412.268.1431, mtmcgreg@andrew.cmu.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $40,300. Degrees: 1,4,13. Graduate deadlline: 12/1. Tuition: $30,900. Degrees: 1,2,4,6,10,13. Collaborative Piano. 180 music majors, 100 graduate students, 91 faculty, 350 total enrollment. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor.
The Curtis Institute of Music (Philadelphia)
Educating and training exceptionally gifted young musicians for careers as performing artists on the highest professional level. A world-renowned conservatory, Curtis provides full-tuition scholarships to all students, and admissions are based solely on artistic promise. A Curtis education is uniquely tailored to the individual student, with personalized attention from a celebrated faculty and unusually frequent performance opportunities. Contact: Christopher Hodges, 1726 Locust St., 215-893-5262, fax: 215.893.7900, admissions@curtis.edu. Deadline: 12/11. Degrees: 1,4,6. Grad. degree: 1. 163 music majors, 83 faculty. 1 orch. (2008 data)
Duquesne University, The Mary Pappert School of Music (Pittsburgh)
A national leader in performance, music education, music therapy, music technology, and sacred music. We have more than 100 full-time professors and adjunct faculty, many of who are members of the Pittsburgh Symphony, and our student ensembles rank among the very best. Contact: Troy Centofanto, 600 Forbes Ave., 412-396-6080, music admissions@duq.edu. Deadline: 5/1. Tuition: $30,214. Degrees: 1-4,7,8,13. Graduate deadline: 7/1. Tuition: $16,635. Degrees: 1-4,7,13. 300 music majors, 100 graduate students, 100 faculty, 10,500 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (Edinboro)
The music depart. is located in the Dr. William P. Alexander Music Center, which contains practice rooms, classrooms, faculty studios, computer lab, piano lab, and a beautiful recital hall. Contact: Gary Grant, 110 Kiltie Rd., 814-732-2555, fax: 814.732.2559, ggrant@edinboro.edu. Deadline: 2/15, Tuition: $5,177 res., $7,766 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 75 music majors, 15 faculty. 7,700 total enroll. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 chor. (2008 data)
Gettysburg College, Sunderman Conservatory of Music (Gettysburg)
SCM combines superb comprehenseive undergraduate musical training and Gettysburg College’s strength as one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges. The traditions of classical music, jazz, and world musics work side-by-side and overlap in a challenging course of study. Graduates go on to rewarding careers in music and related fields. Contact: Mary Smith, 300 North Washington St., Campus Box 416, 800-431-0803, fax: 717-337-6145, macbeth@ gettysburg.edu. Deadline: 11/15, 1/15, 2/1. Tuition: $38,690. Degrees: 1,2, BA in Music. 90 music majors, 28 faculty, 124 school enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 chor. www.gettysburg.edu/sunderman
Immaculata University (Immaculata)
A Catholic co-educational liberal arts instution that is accredited by NASM, AMTA, PDE, and Middle States. Contact: Becky Bowlby, 1145 King Rd., 610-647-4400, ext. 3046, fax: 610.647.5250, bbowlby@im maculata.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $26,540. Degrees: 1,2,8. Graduate deadline: rolling. Tuition: $570/credit hour masters, $780/credit hour doctorate. Degree: 8. 80 music majors, 20 graduate students, 28 faculty, 3,900 total enrollment. Band, jazz band, orch., chor.
Mansfield University (Mansfield)
Mansfield University was the first Pennsylvania state institution to grant a certificate to teach music, and has a long tradition of music excellence. Contact: Brian Barden, 110 Butler Center Mansfield University, 570-662-4714, fax: 570.662.4117, sgregori @mansfield.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $5,554 res., $13,886 non-res. Degrees: 1,2, BM with elective studies in Business; BM with concentration in Music Technology. Graduate deadline: rolling. Tuition: $6,666 res., $10,666 non-res. Degrees: 2,6, collaborative piano. 260 music majors, 24 music faculty, 3,500 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 chor.
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Moravian College (Bethlehem)
Founded in 1742 Moravian College bases liberal arts programs upon what works best for students: a strong basic curriculum, personal attention, a global perspective, a pleasant environment, and a vision for the success of its graduates. The college has provided over 265 years of music and education. Contact: James Barnes, 1200 Main St., 610-861-1650, music@moravian.edu. Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $30,187. Degrees: 1,2,4,7. 100 music majors, 55 music faculty, 1,600 total enrollment. 2 bands, 5 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor. (2008 data)
Pennsylvania State University (University Park)
The Penn State School of Music offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in performance, music education, musicology and theory, a Ph.D. in Music Education, and DMA in piano performance. Our vibrant musical community is comprised of 340 music majors and 60 full-time artist/ teacher faculty members. Contact: Irene Kohute, 233 Music Bldg., 814-863-0418, fax: 814.865.6785, iel@psu.edu. Deadline: 12/15. Tuition: $13,604 res., $25,134 non-res. Degrees: 1,4-6. Graduate deadline: 2/15, Tuition: $15,446 res., $27,398 non-res. Degrees: 1-6. 340 music majors, 60 graduate students, 60 faculty, 42,000 total enrollment. 6 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 7 chor.
Saint Vincent College (Latrobe)
The curriculum is designed within a liberal arts structure to give the strongest possible foundation in the history and theory of Western music, and its practice and performance through applied music lessons and ensembles. Contact: Br. Nathan Cochran, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, 724-805-2197, fax: 724.537.4554, nathan.cochran@email.st vincent.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $25,350. Degrees: 2, 10, BA Music. 5 music majors, 13 faculty, 1,700 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.
Susquehanna University (Selinsgrove)
The Department of Music offers exceptional musical training within the framework of a solid liberal arts education. A distinguished faculty prepares students to become outstanding performers, music educators, and liberally educated persons sensitive to the role of music in their lives and the lives of others. Contact: Reuben Councill, 514 University Dr., 570-372-4309, fax: 570. 372.2789. Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $32,450. Degrees: 1,2, BA Music. 120 music majors, 31 faculty, 2,100 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Westminster College (New Wilmington)
A smaller institution with a large and very active music program, Westminster provides the finest in music instruction for future music educators and performers. In addition to an outstanding faculty, Westminster provides amazing ensemble opportunities providing a diverse exposure to the musical arts. Fully accredited by NASM. Contact: Brad Tokar, Maple St., 724-946-7279, fax: 724. 946.6270, greigrt@westminster.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $36,000. Degrees: 1,2,7. 95 music majors, 29 music faculty, 1,600 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 chor. www.westminster.edu
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South Carolina
Furman University (Greenville)
At Furman, you will receive a conservatory-quality music education within the context of a rigorous liberal arts education. You’ll study and perform in excellent facilities on one of America’s most beautiful campuses, challenged by other bright, motivated, and talented students both on the stage and in the classroom. Visit us! Contact: Marcella Freese, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., 864-294-2086, furmanmusic@furman.edu. Deadline: 11/15 and 1/15. Tuition: $43,000. Degrees: 1-4,7, Bachelor of Arts (Double Major). 200 music majors, 38 faculty, 2,700 total enrollment. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch, 3 chor.
North Greenville University (Tigerville)
The Cline School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and is an “All Steinway” institution. Faculty members are dedicated teachers and performers in their field of expertise who provide students with an educational environment that is demanding, yet supportive. Contact: Keli Sewell, Box 1892, 7801 N. Tigerville Rd., 864-977-7001, fax: 864.977.7177, admissions@ngu.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $12,264. Degrees: 1,2,7. 80 music majors, 20 faculty, 2,150 total enrollment. 8 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.
University of South Carolina (Columbia)
The USC School of Music offers more than 20 degree programs, including music education, performance, jazz, composition, theory, history, and conducting. Most out-of-state students who earn academic and music scholarships from USC are eligible for a highly reduced tuition rate. Contact: Jennifer Jablonski, 813 Assembly St., 803-777-6614, fax: 803.777.6508, jjablonski @mozart.sc.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $8,838 res., $22,908 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,9. Graduate deadline: varies. Tuition: $9,188 res., $23,332 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 360 music majors, 125 graduate students, 50 faculty, 27,488 total enrollment. 7 bands, 4 jazz bands, 2 orch., 6 chor.
Winthrop University (Rock Hill)
Offering 41 undergraduate and 24 graduate degrees/ options. Winthrop, a state-assisted school in the Charlotte metropolitan area, received 100% national accreditation in all eligible programs. Winthrop identified in the US News and World Report ranking as a top 10 Southern regional university for 17 years. Contact: Deborah Barber, Joynes Hall, 803-323-2191, fax: 803.323.2137, barberdg@winthrop.edu. Deadline: 5/1. Tuition: $11,606 res., $21,596. Degrees: 1,2,4, Music-Liberal Arts. 185 music majors, 34 faculty, 4,500 total enrollment. Graduate deadline: 7/15. Tuition: $11,180 res., $20,694 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,6,10. 40 graduate students, 1,600 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 5 chor.
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South Dakota
Augustana College (Sioux Falls)
The Music Department offers undergraduate degrees in music and music education. Augustana is a selective, residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It has a tradition of musical excellence in the areas of choir, band, orchestra and keyboard. Ensembles tour internationally and nationally. Contact: Nancy Davidson, 2001 S. Summit Ave. Tuition: $22,188. Degree: 2, BA in Music (liberal arts). 66 music majors, 36 music faculty, 1,750 total enrollment. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor. (2008 data)
Northern State University (Aberdeen)
The Department of Music offers the BME and BA degrees in music. The highly qualified faculty is dedicated to student success. The facilities are outstanding and include the 1,000 seat Johnson Fine Arts Center main theatre. A public university with a private school atmosphere, NSU is a fully accredited institutional member of NASM. Contact: Allan Vogel, 1200 South Jay St. Deadline: 3/2. Tuition: $6,092 res., $7,500 non-res. Degrees: 2,12. 105 music majors, 13 faculty, 2,578 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor. (2008 data)
University of South Dakota (Vermillion)
is a comprehensive public institution of higher education granting bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The University of South Dakota offers a wide range of programs with a liberal arts or pre-professional emphasis and many nationally recognized graduate programs. U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review recognize USD as one of the nation’s top colleges for academic excellence and best values. Contact: Stephanie Moser, 877-269-6837, admis sions@usd.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $2,934.40 res., $4,398.40 non-res. Degrees: 1,2, other. 120 music majors, 20 faculty, 6,500 total enrollment. Graduate deadline: six weeks before classes. Tuition: $139/ credit hour res., $294.25/credit hour non-res. Degrees: 1,2,5. 20 graduate students, 20 faculty, 2,200 total enrollment. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor.
Tennessee
Lee University School of Music (Cleveland)
Lee University’s School of Music combines the vision of preparing its students for responsible Christian living in a complex world with the goal of offering the finest conservatory-level training to produce complete classical performers, excellent educators, committed church musicians, and musicians who can compete in today’s music industry. Contact: Stephen Plate, 1130 Parker St., 423-614-8240, fax: 423.614.8242, music@leeuniversity.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $5,700. Degrees: 1,2,7,11. 245 music majors, 68 faculty, 4,400 total enrollment. Graduate deadline: rolling. Tuition: $4,500. Degrees: 1,2,7. 33 music majors, 68 faculty, 4,400 total enrollment. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 9 chor.
Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate)
Lincoln Memorial University was founded on February 12, 1897 as a living memorial to Abraham Lincoln. The LMU music program encourages personal growth and scholarship through large ensembles, chamber music, and solo recitals. Contact: Sherry McCreary, LMU Office of Admissions, 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, 423-869-3611, sherry .mccreary@lmunet.edu. Tuition: $15,120. Degrees: 1,2. 25 music majors, 5 faculty, 3,355 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 chor.
Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro)
A comprehensive school of music preparing students for careers in education, performance, composition, and industry, located in the greater Nashville area. Contact: Connie Bowrey, Box 47, 1301 East Main Street, 615-898-2469, fax: 615.898.5037, bowrey@mtsu.edu. Dead- line: 7/1 fall, 12/15 spring. Tuition: $6,192 res., $18,000 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,9,11, 13. Graduate deadline: 6/1 fall, 10/1 spring. Tuition: $4,548 res., $10,452 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9,13. 310 music majors, 30 grads, 34 full-time faculty, 42 part-time faculty, 25,110 total enrollment. 6 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor. www.mtsumusic.com
Tennessee State University (Nashville)
The Music City’s public university. Private lesson instrumental teachers are drawn from the city’s orchestral and recording session professionals. The university shares a stadium with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and regularly plays in stadiums for crowds of over 60,000 spectators and on television. Contact: Gregory Clark, 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd., 615-963-5103, gclark@tn state.edu. Deadline: 7/1. Tuition: $5,414 res., $17,342 non-res. Degrees: 2,11, Commercial Music, Music-Liberal Arts. Graduate deadline: 7/1. Tuition: $6,374 res., $16,202 non-res. Degrees: 2. 165 music majors, 43 faculty, 8,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
University of Memphis, Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music (Memphis)
Offering a full complement of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the doctoral level. The breadth, character, and number of performance opportunities provide a unique and exciting atmosphere, and the unusual convergence of contemporary and traditional programs offers a stimulating environment. Contact: Kay Yager, 129 Music Building, 901-678-3766, fax: 901. 678.3096, kayyager@memphis.edu. Deadline: 1/1. Tuition: $3,295 res., $6,522 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,5,9,11,13. Graduate deadline: 1/1. Tuition: $5,592 res., $9,778 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4-6,9. 325 music majors, 100 graduate students, 45 faculty, 20,214 total enrollment. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 3 orch., 4 chor.
University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
Develop your talent under the direction of our world-class faculty. Whether your passion is to perform, teach, or compose, the University of Tennessee School of Music will help you realize your dreams. Discover UT School of Music – Committed to Excellence, Committed to You. Contact: Music Admissions, 1741 Volunteer Blvd., 865-974-3241, fax: 865.974.1941, music @utk.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $6,850 res., $20,946 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,7,9. Grad. deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $7,747 res., $21,844 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 420 music majors, 52 faculty. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor. www.music.utk.edu
University of Tennessee (Martin)
The Department of Music at UTM focuses on undergraduate music education in a rural, traditional collegiate atmosphere characterized by close collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. Majors are offered in music education, performance, and pedagogy; and music degrees include the Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of Arts. Contact: Elaine Harriss, 210 Hurt St., 731-881-7402, fax: 731.881.7415, music @utm.edu. Tuition: $2,780 res., $8,470, non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 85 music majors, 14 faculty, 7,500 total enrollment. 4 bands, 1 jazz band, 3 chor.
Vanderbilt University, Blair School of Music (Nashville)
If you are looking for the perfect balance between a finely tuned music school and a highly regarded university, consider the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt is one of only three top-20 universities in the nation to offer an acclaimed and accredited undergraduate school of music, the only one whose school is solely for undergraduates. Contact: Dwayne P. Sagen, 2400 Blakemore Ave., 615-322-6181, fax: 615.343.0324, Dwayne. P.Sagen@vanderbilt.edu. Deadline: 1/3. Tuition: $37,632. Degrees: 1-4. 200 music majors, 50 faculty, 6,000 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor. www.vanderbilt.edu/blair
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Texas
Baylor University (Waco)
Baylor is a private Baptist university and nationally ranked liberal arts institution. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in the state. Though 80% of our students come from Texas, we are home to students from all 50 states and 70 countries. Contact: Deloris Acevedo, 1 Bear Pl. #97408, 254-710-7681, fax: 254.710.1191, deloris_acevedo @baylor.edu. Tuition: $23,664. Degrees: 1-7. 326 music majors, 65 grads., 67 faculty, 12,327 enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 3 orch., 5 chor. (2008 data)
East Texas Baptist University (Marshall)
Contact: Thomas Webster, 1209 North Grove Street, 903-923-2158, fax: 903.934. 8114, music@etbu.edu. Deadline: 8/24. Tuition: $17,180. Degrees: 1,2,7. 56 music majors, 9 faculty, 1,225 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 3 chor.
Hardin-Simmons University (Abilene)
The School of Music and Fine Arts is one of the oldest accredited programs in the state of Texas. Students receive a well-rounded education in a liberal arts environment. A nationally recognized faculty offers a challenging curriculum for students in all performance disciplines. Contact: Lawson Hager, P.O. Box 16230, 325-670-1426, fax: 325.670.5873, ljhager@hsutx.edu. Tuition: $620/hour. Degrees: 1-5,7,11. Graduate tuition: $620/hour. Degrees 1-4,7. 110 music majors, 18 graduate students, 25 faculty, 2,500 total enrollment.
Lamar University (Beaumont)
The Department of Music, Theater, and Dance offers varied degrees in all aspects of music. Located in Southeast Texas, 90 miles east of Houston, Lamar offers a superior-quality educational experience with emphasis on individual achievement. Contact: Robert Culbertson, PO Box 10044, 409-880-8144, fax: 409.880.8143, robert.culbertson@lamar.edu. Deadline: ongoing. Tuition: $3,800/18 hr. sem. res., $8,800/18 hr. sem. non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4, Music Business. 125 music majors, 29 faculty, 14,000 total enrollment. Graduate deadline: ongoing. Tuition: $5,500/10 hr. sem. res., $5,726/10 hr. sem. non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 10 graduate students, 9 faculty, 4,500 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 chor.
Rice University, Shepherd School of Music (Houston)
Offering pre-professional training for musicians, combining the intensity of a conservatory experience with the educational excellence of a renowned university. Our illustrious faculty of artist/teachers dedicate themselves to cultivating the special talents and skills of each individual student. Contact: Bradley Blunt, PO Box 1892, 713-348-3032, fax: 713.348.5317, musicadmis sions@rice.edu. Deadline: 1/2. Tuition: $31,430. Degrees: 1,3-5. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $25,900. Degrees: 1,3-6. 117 music majors, 171 graduate students, 55 faculty, 288 total enroll. 2 orch., 1 chor.
Southern Methodist University (Dallas)
The Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University offers conservatory-level music training with a high profile liberal arts education on a beautiful residential campus. Bachelor, Master, and Artist Certificate degrees are offered. Instrumental studios are taught by members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Scholarships are available. Contact: Alan Wagner, PO Box 750356, 214-768-3745, fax: 214. 768.4669, wagnera@smu.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $31,200. Degrees: 1,2,4,8. Graduate deadline: 2/15. Tuition: $19,560. Degrees: 1,2,4-7,10, Piano Pedagogy. 200 music majors, 130 graduate students, 80 music faculty, 11,000 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor. www.meadows.smu.edu
Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches)
Contact: Ron Anderson, Box 13043 SFA Station, 936-468-4602, fax: 936.468.5810, randerson@sfasu.edu. Deadline: 7/1. Tuition: $7,500 res., $16,000 non-res. Grad. tuition: $7,500 res., $13,500 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,6. 300 music majors, 35 grads., 56 faculty, 10,200 total enrollment. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor. (2008 data)
Texas A&M University (Commerce)
Contact: Phil Clements, Box 3011, 903-886-5292, fax: 903.468.6010, Phillip_Clements@tamu.edu Degrees: 1,2. 150 music majors, 12 grads, 22 faculty, 8,500 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 chor. (2008 data)
Texas Christian University (Fort Worth)
Contact: Paul Cortese, 2800 S. University Drive, 817-257-7341, fax: 817.257.5818, p.cortese@tcu.edu. Deadline: 12/15. Tuition: $25,000. Degrees: 1-5,7, Piano Pedagogy, Artist Diploma. Grad. deadline: 4/14. 260 music majors, 64 faculty, 8,700 total enrollment. 4 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 3 chor. (2008 data)
Texas Lutheran University (Seguin)
An exclusively undergraduate private university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The School of Music offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Music in music education, performance, or church music, or the BA in music. Contact: John Walker, 1000 W. Court St., 800-771-8251, fax: 830.372.8096, schoolof music@tlu.edu. Tuition: $21,780. Degrees: 1,2,7, Bachelor of Arts in Music. 64 music majors, 10 faculty, 1,400 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch, 3 chor.
Texas Tech University (Lubbock)
Contact: Karin Wanner, Box 42033, 806-742-2270, ext. 233, fax: 806. 742.2295, melissacarin.wanner@ttu.edu. Tuition: $6,66.10 res., $15,123.30 non-res. Degrees: 1-4. Grad. tuition: $8,283.10 res., $16,713.10 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,10. 440 music majors, 100 grads., 55 faculty. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor. (2008 data)
University of North Texas, College of Music (Denton)
The school offers a large undergraduate and graduate comprehensive music program with Bachelor’s, Master’s, Graduate Artist Certificate, and Doctoral programs in performance, music education, jazz studies, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, opera, early music, and music medicine. Contact: Becky Hughes, 1155 Union Circle, #311367, 940-369-7771, fax: 940.565.2002, becky.hughes@unt.edu. Dead- line: 6/15. Tuition: $7,001 res., $13,649 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. Graduate deadline: 7/15. Tuition: $5,396 res., $10,382 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 1,085 music majors, 615 grad. students, 416 faculty, 34,800 total enroll. 6 bands, 15 jazz bands, 3 orch., 7 chor.
University of Texas (Austin)
Contact: Suzanne Pence, 512-471-7764, uga@mail.music.utexas.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $4,344 res., $14,254 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,9,11,13. Grad. dead- line: 12/1. Tuition: $3,778 res., $6,791 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 380 music majors, 370 grads., 107 faculty. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 chor. (2008 data)
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University of Texas (El Paso)
Contact: Office of Admissions and Recruitment, 500 W. University Ave., 915-747-5606, fax: 915. 747.5023, music@utep.edu. Deadline: 5/1. Tuition: $2,291.40 res., $5616.40 non-res. Grad. deadline: 5/1. Tuition: $2,639.40 res., $5,964.40 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,11-13. 310 music majors, 25, grads., 50 faculty, 20,154 total enrollment. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor. (2008 data)
University of Texas (San Antonio)
Contact: Rita Linard, 1 UTSA Circle, 210-458-4354, fax: 210.458.4381, Deadline: 7/1, tuition: $5,686 res., $12,358 non-res. Grad. deadline: 6/1. Tuition: $5,268 res., $15,276 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,6,11, Piano Pedagogy. 275 music majors, 25 faculty, 28,000 total enroll. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 5 chor. (2008 data)
Wayland Baptist University (Plainview)
The School of Music offers specialist degrees in performance, education, and church music in addition to general degrees with emphasis in theory/composition and music industry. The program supports a marching band, symphonic wind ensemble, jazz ensemble, pep band, and other chamber groups in addition to full keyboard and vocal offerings. Contact: Joe Berry, 1900 W. 7th St., CMB #644, 806-291-1074, fax: 806.291.1967, berryj@wbu.edu. Deadline: 8/15. Tuition: $18,258. Degrees: 1-4,7,11. 70 music majors, 11 faculty, 4,752 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 5 chor.
West Texas A&M (Canyon)
We have an exciting and active Department of Music. We are proud that we are small enough that students receive instruction from an expert in their field. We are also large enough to offer many opportunities for students to perform, learn, and get involved in college life. Contact: Dan Garcia, Box 60907, 800-99-WTAMU. Deadline: open. Tuition: $6,000 res., $14,000 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,8, music with electives in business. Graduate deadline: open. Tuition: $6,600 res., $14,800 non-res. Degree: 1. 220 music majors, 25 graduate students, 25 faculty, 7,560 total enrollment.
Utah
University of Utah (Salt Lake City)
The School of Music, the Intermountain West’s only comprehensive music school offering undergraduate through doctoral music degrees, provides rigorous training for careers in music. Students will discover a program of the highest caliber located in a place of spectacular beauty, world-class cultural amenities, and unlimited possibilities for outdoor recreation. Contact: Jill Wilson, 204 David Gardner Hall, 1375 E. Presidents Circle, 801-581-6762, fax: 801.581.5683, jill.wilson@utah.edu. Deadline: fall 4/1. Tuition: $5,500 res., $16,800 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,9. Graduate deadline: fall 2/15. Tuition: $4,500 res., $14,000 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 375 music majors, 125 graduate students, 91 faculty, 500 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 3 orch., 3 chor.
Virginia
George Mason University (Fairfax)
Located near Washington, D.C., GMU is recognized internationally for its innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. The School of Music offers all the excitement of a diverse university campus. Excellent ensembles and performance opportunities allow Mason graduates to hold prominent teaching and performing positions throughout the nation. Contact: Melinda Wildman, 4400 University Drive, MSN 3E3, 703-993-1380, fax: 703.993.1394, music@gmu.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $3,912 res., $11,904 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,9. Graduate deadline: 4/1. Tuition $398/credit hour res., $987/ credit hour non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,6,10. 325 music majors, 70 graduate students, 70 faculty. 30,715 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 chor. http://music.gmu.edu
James Madison University (Harrisonburg)
A conservatory-like atmosphere within a very selective university. Contact: Michele Kirkdorffer, MSC 7301, 540-568-3851, fax: 540.568.7819, music_admit@jmu.edu. Deadline: 1/31. Tuition: $7,244 res., $19,376 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,11,12. Graduate deadline: 3/31. Tuition: $7,320 res., $21,360 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,6. 380 music majors, 45 graduate students, 57 faculty, 17,000 total enrollment. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 3 orch., 5 chor.
Lynchburg College (Lynchburg)
The college offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a broad education in music. Students are expected to have a high level of musical competence in performance of their major instrument. The MA in Music provides advanced training opportunities for conducting professionals and prepares for doctoral programs in conducting. Contact: Sharon Walters-Bower, 1501 Lakeside Dr., 434-544-8439, fax: 434.544.8653, waltersbower@lynchburg.edu. Dead-line: rolling. Tuition: $24,980 res., $27,980 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4. Graduate deadline: fall 7/31; spring 11/30. Tuition: $390/credit hour res. and non-res. Degree: 6. 35 music majors, 5 grad. students, 9 faculty, 2,572 total enroll. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 chor.
Old Dominion University (Norfolk)
Contact: John Toomey, Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, 4810 Elkhorn Ave., 757-683-6115, cstanton@odu.edu. Dead-line: 5/1. Tuition: $5,574 res., $14,910 non-res. Grad. tuition: $5,976 res., $14,526 non-res. Degrees: 1,2, 4,11-13, music management, music marketing. 80 music majors, 40 faculty, 14,209 total enrollment. 5 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 6 chor. (2008 data)
Shenandoah Conservatory (Winchester)
Contact: 800-432-2266, fax: 540.665.5402, msobczyn@su.edu. Deadline: rolling. Degrees: 1,2, 4,6-13. 473 music majors, 340 grads., 95 faculty. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 chor. (2008 data)
University of Mary Washington (Fredricksburg)
The Department of Music of the University of Mary Washington offers a curriculum accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. Students may combine music with another major or may complete a program leading to teacher licensure in music. Contact: Alison Gauch-Heiber, 1301 College Ave., Pollard Hall, 540-654-1012, fax: 540.654. 1966, mmorley@umw.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $3,556 res., $9,420 non-res. Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Music. 70 music majors, 22 faculty, 4,200 total enrollment. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch, 4 chor.
Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond)
Located on two downtown campuses, VCU is the largest university in Virginia and ranks among the top 100 universities in the country in sponsored research. Contact: Racquel Wallace, 922 Park Ave., PO Box 842004, 804-828-1166, fax: 804.827.0230, music@vcu.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $7,117 res., $20,749 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,9, Bachelor of Arts in Music. Graduate deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $4,739 res., $9,106 non-res. Degree: 2. 310 music majors, 25 graduate students, 83 faculty, 32,860 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
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Washington
University of Puget Sound (Tacoma) The School of Music offers programs of study with three professional degrees (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Music Education, and Elective Studies in Music Business), a liberal arts degree (Bachelor of Arts), and a Music Minor; it is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Contact: Kyle Haugen, 1500 N. Warner, #1062, 800-396-7191, fax: 253.879.3993, khaugen@pugetsound.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $35,400. Degrees: 1,2,10. 110 music majors, 40 faculty, 2,577 total enrollment. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 2 chor.
West Virginia
Glenville State College (Glenville) is located in beautiful and safe central West Virginia. Friendly faculty and staff treat you like family! More than 30 degree programs, include education, criminal justice, land resources, forestry, business, and music, including bluegrass. Visit us in person or online. Contact: Lloyd Bone, 200 High St., 304-462-4130, fax: 304.462. 4049, Lloyd.Bone@glenville.edu. Deadline: ongoing. Tuition: $4,888 res., $11,702 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,13, Bluegrass. 65 music majors, 6 faculty, 1,400 total enrollment. 7 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 chor. www.glenville.edu
Wisconsin
Carthage College (Kenosha)
This private college of the liberal arts and sciences is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Carthage boasts a long-standing commitment to educating the whole person by nourishing the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical dimensions of students’ lives. Music plays a vital role on campus. Contact: Dean Clark, 2001 Alford Park Drive, 262-551-6000, fax: 262.551.6208, admissions@carthage.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $28,250. Deg.: 1,2,4,7,9,12, piano pedagogy. 85 music majors, 32 faculty, 2,400 total enrollment. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch.,5 chor. http://www.carthage.edu
Lawrence University (Appleton)
Devoted exclusively to the education of undergraduates, the Lawrence University Conservatory is a nationally recognized conservatory located within a distinguished college of the liberal arts and sciences. Contact: Nathan Ament, 711 E. Boldt Way, 800-227-0982, fax: 920.832. 6782, excel@lawrence.edu. Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $34,326. Degrees: 1-4. 340 music majors, 70 faculty, 1,400 total enrollment. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor. www.lawrence.edu
University of Wisconsin (La Crosse)
We take pride in the fact that Kiplinger’s and U.S. News & World Report consistently rank UW-L as one of the finest public comprehensive universities in the country. Our university is a vibrant, warm, and friendly learning community where we are committed to excellence in all that we do. Contact: Greg Balfany, 1725 State St., 233 Center for the Arts, 608-785-8409, fax: 608.785.6749, balfany.greg@uwlax.edu. Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $7,510 res., $15,082 non-res. Degrees: 1-3,5,9,12. 100 music majors, 17 faculty, 9,900 total enrollment. 3 bands 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 6 chor.
University of Wisconsin (Madison)
Established in 1895, the School of Music reflects the Wisconsin Idea of practical service to the state and its residents. Contact: Bonnie Abrams, 455 N. Park Street, 5561 Humanities, 608-263-5986, fax: 608.262.8876, admissions@music.wisc. edu. Deadline: 1/30. Tuition: $8,020 res., $22,270 non-res. Degrees: 1-4. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: varies by credit. Degrees: 1-6, Artist Certificate. 220 music majors, 205 graduate students, 60 faculty, 425 school enrollment. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 3 orch., 7 chor.
University of Wisconsin (Marshfield/Wood County)
First two years of a music major, including music theory, aural skills, performing ensembles, piano and applied lessons, music history. Easy transfer to four-year programs. Small classes and individdual attention to ensure success upon transferring. Contact: David De Lyser, 2000 West 5th Street, 715-389-6542, fax: 715.389.6517, david.delyser@uwc.edu. Deadline: rolling. 20 music majors 4 faculty. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 1 chor.
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University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
The UW-Milwaukee campus is situated on the northern edge of downtown and steps away from scenic Lake Michigan. This location gives students the benefits of being close to a vibrant, culturally active metropolitan city, while studying with accomplished faculty and attending the only comprehensive School of Fine Arts in Wisconsin. Contact: Claudia Schulta, UWM Fine Arts-Music, PO Box 413, 414-229-5162, fax: 414.229.2776, mcls@uwm.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $8,000 res., $17,700 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9,11,12, Chamber Music Certificate, Collaborative Piano. Graduate deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $9,975 res., $24,000 non-res. Degrees: 1-6, Chamber Music Certificate, Collaborative Piano. 300 music majors, 100 graduate students, 100 faculty, 27,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 2 jazz band, 2 orch., 5 chor.
University of Wisconsin (Oshkosh)
The Department of Music at the University of Wiscosin Oshkosh offers a high degree of individual attention. The music facilities are among the finest in the nation with spacious rehearsal rooms, numerous practice facilities, a state-of-the-art recording studio and a highly acclaimed performance hall. Contact: Carl Chapman, 800 Algoma Blvd., 920-424-4224, fax: 920.424.1255, chapman@uwosh.edu. Deadline: 3/15. Tuition: $6,339.18 res., $13,610.28 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,11,13. 150 music majors, 29 faculty, 12,500 total enrollment. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor.
University of Wisconsin (Platteville)
University of Wisconsin Platteville Department of Performing and Visual Arts offers degrees in music, music education, and music business with artist teachers and outstanding facilities. We are an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Contact: Angela Udelhofen, 1 University Plaza, 608-342-1125, fax: 608.342.1122, rulea@ uwplatt.edu. Deadline: open. Tuition: $6,147 res., $13,721 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,11. 105 music majors, 22 faculty, 7,000 total enrollment. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 chor.
Viterbo University (La Crosse)
The Music Department prepares vocal and piano students for professional careers in teaching and performing, provides opportunities for the general student to engage in artistic experiences, and encourages students to influence the musical lives of the communities in which they serve. Contact: Emily Dawson, 900 Viterbo Drive, 608-796-3760, music@viterbo.edu. Tuition: $19,000. Degrees: 1,2,7,12. 50 music majors; 10 faculty, 3,000 total enrollment. 4 chor.
Canada
Brandon University (Brandon, Manitoba)
The university offers undergraduate/graduate-level degree programs, performance and jazz studies, history and theory, including honors programs and/or composition, and music education programs. Contact: Heather Baesley, 204-727-7388, fax: 204.728.6839, music@brandonu.ca. Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $3,350 res., $6,572 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,9. Grad. deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $2,407 res. and non-res. Degrees: 1-5,9. 41 faculty, 180 total enroll. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 1, orch., 2 chor.
McGill University (Montreal)
Canada’s largest and leading school of music, with a new music building, extensive library facilities, several recording studios, and the world’s finest sound scoring stage. A full range of research disciplines and performance studies at the undergraduate and graduate level. Contact: Patrick O’Neill, 514-398-4546, patrick.oneill@mcgill.ca.
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