Music Composition Admissions

Applying to Illinois State

Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. You will select your audition time within the application for admission. Start your application today!

Applying to the Program

• Complete your application for admission, including selecting an audition date—we'll email you with a confirmation for your audition.
• Refer to the suggested repertoire recommendations for each music studio to prepare for your audition. You may want to also contact the respective applied faculty member for further information about the audition.
• Visit your portal to upload:
  • a letter of recommendation from a music professional
  • a music resume

Applying to Illinois State

Applying early is encouraged to receive a decision by the end of the year, and for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. You will select your audition time within the application for admission.

Applying to the Program

• Complete your application for admission, including selecting an audition date—we’ll email you with a confirmation for your audition.
• Refer to the suggested repertoire recommendations for each music studio to prepare for your audition. You may want to also contact the respective applied faculty member for further information about the audition.
• Visit your portal to upload:
  • a letter of recommendation from a music professional
  • a music resume

• If you are currently enrolled in a 4-year NASM (National Association of Music Schools) accredited institution, you must provide a completed Transfer Acknowledgement Form. Send the completed form to:
  
  Undergraduate Music Admissions
  Campus Box 5660, Illinois State University
  Normal, IL 61790-5660

Minimum GPA

2.00

Middle 50% GPA

2.56 - 3.39

Required Courses

None

Recommended Courses

To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.

• Music Theory I & II (MUS 101 & 102)
• Musicianship I & II (MUS 107 & 108)
• Music Theory III (MUS 201)
• Group Instruction in Basic Musicianship III (MUS 207)

Additional Information: Classical Audition required for admission. Please visit FineArts.IllinoisState.edu/Music for more information.

Academic Advising

Middle 50% GPA

2.56 - 3.39

Application Period

Applications are always accepted.

Application Information

Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.

Major Requirements

Applying early is encouraged to receive a decision by the end of the year, and for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. You will select your audition time within the application for admission.

Applying to the Program

• Complete your application for admission, including selecting an audition date—we'll email you with a confirmation for your audition.
• Refer to the suggested repertoire recommendations for each music studio to prepare for your audition. You may want to also contact the respective applied faculty member for further information about the audition.
• Visit your portal to upload:
  • a letter of recommendation from a music professional
  • a music resume

• If you are currently enrolled in a 4-year NASM (National Association of Music Schools) accredited institution, you must provide a completed Transfer Acknowledgement Form. Send the completed form to:
  
  Undergraduate Music Admissions
  Campus Box 5660, Illinois State University
  Normal, IL 61790-5660

Academic Advising