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Music: Open Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a flexible, liberal arts–based degree that combines comprehensive study in music with a broad university education. Students develop skills in musicianship, performance, music history, theory, and creative practice while exploring interests across the humanities, sciences, and other academic disciplines. The program is ideal for students who want a strong foundation in music while preparing for diverse academic, professional, and creative pursuits.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 50 in Major
Careers
Teachers, Musicians, Singers
Music: Open Studies students at EIU

Why Study Music: Open Studies at EIU?

  • Work closely with faculty through applied lessons, ensembles, and small class sizes
  • Explore advanced music and non-music electives
  • Develop skills for a wide variety of music and non-music careers
  • Complete a minor or second major that suits your career path
"I chose to attend EIU because it is close to my hometown and has a very good music program that I believe will put me ahead."
Leland O'Dell
Music | Class of 2030
Leland O'Dell, Music at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Study your instrument or voice part with professional musicians.
  • Participate in a variety of music ensembles
  • Practicum or internship opportunities are available to all students
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Hands-On Experience, Music: Open Studies students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Music: Open Studies provides the study of music within a liberal arts framework. It is a fit if you love music and want the flexibility to choose electives in an area of interest, whether in music or another field. You will develop your musicianship through applied lessons with professional musicians, music theory and history, ensembles and small classes, and you can complete a minor or second major that suits your career path.

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$49,236
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Musicians & Singers

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook Average OutlookO*NET doesn't currently flag any of the careers linked to this program as Bright Outlook. That doesn't mean jobs aren't out there. It just means these careers aren't expected to grow quickly, don't have 75,000 or more projected openings, and aren't new and emerging.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit SocialSocial interest typeYou like helping people. This work centers on supporting others by helping, teaching, advising or serving them.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Shellie Gregorich
Chair, School of Music | Professor of Music Theory/Piano
slgregorich@eiu.edu
2620 Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-581-5946
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Magie Beck
Professor
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Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-581-2349
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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