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Music: Performance

The Music Performance degree provides comprehensive study in applied music, musicianship, and performance. Students develop advanced technical and interpretive skills through one-on-one instruction, ensembles, chamber music, and performance experiences while building the knowledge and professional competencies for careers in music or graduate study.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Music
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Careers
Directors, Composers, Musicians, Singers, Drama,, Postsecondary
Music: Performance students at EIU

Why Study Music: Performance at EIU?

  • Weekly one-on-one lessons with accomplished faculty members
  • Gain valuable performance experience through concerts, recitals, masterclasses, and a wide variety of ensembles
  • Broaden musical knowledge through advanced coursework in music theory, history, and pedagogy
  • Learn essential skills for a professional music career or graduate study
"What I love most is the opportunity to make music with others, challenge myself through performances, and continue growing as a violinist. Being part of the music program has helped me build confidence, discipline, and a deeper appreciation for music."
Ezekiel Oyedeji
MUSP | Class of 2029, Performance major
Ezekiel Oyedeji, MUSP at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Individualized instruction during private lessons on your instrument or voice.
  • Perform in solo recitals and masterclasses with EIU faculty and guest artists
  • Experience large ensemble and chamber music experiences
  • Engage in advanced lessons and pedagogy courses
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Hands-On Experience, Music: Performance students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Music Performance prepares you to pursue a professional music career or advanced degrees in music. It is a fit if you are a dedicated instrumentalist or vocalist who wants to refine your technique and artistry at a high level. You receive individualized training on your primary instrument or voice, with weekly one-on-one lessons, and perform in solo recitals, masterclasses, large ensembles and chamber music.

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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

  • Music Directors & Composers
  • Musicians & Singers
  • Art, Drama, & Music Teachers,…

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 ArtisticArtistic interest typeYou like to create. This could mean visual art, performance, writing or music, or using design to shape objects and materials.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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Rebecca Johnson
Flute
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Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-581-6627
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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