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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 the many visits and opportunities that they offered me. After the first music department visit I fell in love with the atmosphere, instructors, and the performance level."
Jaycob Serbin
Class of 2029, Instrumental Performance major
Jaycob Serbin, Instrumental 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

At EIU, music performance students receive all the necessary skills to pursue a professional music career or advanced degrees in music. In addition to academic preparation in music, performance majors receive individualized training on their primary instrument or voice and perform in solo and ensemble settings.

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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

Connect With Us

Dr. Shellie Gregorich
Chair, School of Music | Professor of Music Theory/Piano
slgregorich@eiu.edu
Doudna Fine Arts Center 2620
217-581-5946
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Dr. 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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