School of Music | Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts

Immerse yourself in the School of Music as a music major or by participating in an ensemble. Our community is open to anyone who has a passion for music.

Gain a foundation of skills that prepare you for a successful future as a true visionary and creative thinker.

Make Music Part of Your Academic Experience

From performance to business, there are many opportunities to explore in the School of Music.

Financial Support

We offer scholarships to help you achieve your goals.

Learn more about music scholarships

Student plays her flute outside of Cook Hall.

Student practices his french horn outside of Cook Hall.

Professor of music and ethnomusicology Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum sings and drums in her performance Walking With My Ancestors.

Music Therapy graduate students plays the guitar over a video call.

Professor Magnuson conducts while wearing a VR headset.

Student rolls her double bass case to class.

The Belle Voix choir performs on the quad.

Explore Music at Illinois State

Join an Ensemble

Our ensembles are open to any University student by audition.

Take a Class

You can take music courses that spark your curiosity or fill a general education requirement.

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Audition Information

Music Majors and Minors Auditions

A performance audition is required for admission to any major or minor.
Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Ensemble Auditions

Includes all major ensembles: Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, and Symphony Orchestra.
Jazz Ensemble Auditions

Audition for one of our jazz ensembles or various jazz combos.
Symphony String Auditions

Auditions for violin, viola, cello, and bass.
Choral Ensemble Auditions

Join one of our choirs.

Develop Your Talent

Every student in the School of Music participates in a collabrative studio. You will enhance your performance, perfect your technique, and gain a deeper appreciation for your instrument.

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Faculty and Staff

Meet the talented professors, performers, and professionals with whom you will be working.

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More to Explore

There is much more to discover in the School of Music.

Concerts on the Quad

Spend Monday evenings in July enjoying music on our quad.

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Community School for the Arts

Take private lessons from an upper-class or graduate music student.

Schedule a lesson
String Project

Bring the joy of music to the next generation. This after-school program offers group instruction on stringed instruments to children in the community.
Learn more about String Project

Discover more music programs and initiatives

News and Events

See what is happening in the School of Music.

four students with African musical instruments

African Music and Dance Ensemble performance, November 29

Illinois State University’s African Music and Dance Ensemble will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in the University’s Kemp Recital Hall.