The Master of Arts in Music: Keyboard, Instrumental, and Vocal Concentrations prepare you for a career in the performing arts by focused study in advanced music performance, ensembles, recitals, and studio performance opportunities.
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"EIU is the only school within reasonable commuting distance from my home. I had already earned a degree in psychology from another university, which was more expensive. I stuck with this decision after meeting the music faculty, as they were warm and inviting during the application process."Seth HarshmanClass of 2025, Jazz Studies - Performance
The Master of Arts in Music Performance prepares you for a career in the performing arts by focused study in advanced music performance, ensembles, recitals, and studio performance opportunities.
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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