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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
"I chose to attend EIU because of many things. While looking for a school, I hoped to find a strong community, great vocal performance program, and an overall supportive environment. ... Everything about this school is what I hoped it would be and more."
Katelyn Chumbley
Vocal Performance | Class of 2028
Katelyn Chumbley, Vocal Performance 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 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

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

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Artistic

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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
rrjohnson2@eiu.edu
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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