The Master of Arts in Music: Composition Concentration offers qualified students the opportunity for in-depth study of music composition at EIU. Students who gain admission into the program
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"I really enjoy the environment that exists in the music building. Rather than a spirit of competitiveness, the students really support and uplift each other."Jemma AllenClass of 2025, Vocal Performance & Vocal Music Education
The Master of Arts in Music: Composition Concentration offers students the opportunity for in-depth study of music composition at EIU. This program combines private instruction in composition and studio performance with courses in research, music theory, and music history. The two-year program culminates in a final project that typically involves the public performance of one or more original compositions.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$16,160 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$16,160 total, just 16% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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