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Alabama
Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville) A state supported public institution offering a professionally oriented liberal arts education. Contact: Martha Mitchell, 700 Pelham Rd. North, 256-782-0852, fax: 256.782.5896, kwells@jsu.edu Deadline: 1/1. Tuition: $4,056 res., $8112 non-res., grad.: $4,050 res., $8,100 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 270 music majors, 30 faculty, 11,100 total students. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch. 8 ch. groups, 5 chor. www.music.jsu.edu

University of Alabama (Huntsville) Bachelor of arts in music with emphases in performance, education, jazz, technology, or liberal arts. Contact: 256-824-6436, fax: 256.824.6411, music@uah.edu Deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $2,716 res., $5,748 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,9, music technology. 70 music majors, 6 faculty, 8,000 total students. www.uah.edu/music

University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) Contact: Tonia Hicks, 205-348-7110, fax: 205.348.1473, thicks@music.ua.edu Deadline: 4/1, tuition: $5,200 res., $13,500 non-res., degrees 1-6,8-10. Grad. deadline: 2/1, tuition: $4,400 res., $9,800 non-res., degrees: 1-7,9. 375 music majors, 50 faculty. (2006 data)

University of Montevallo (Montevallo) UM is Alabama’s only public liberal arts college and one of twenty public liberal arts colleges in the United States. Located in central Alabama near Birmingham, it is close enough to big city life while maintaining small town charm. UM has an excellent student to faculty ratio and was the first music department accredited by NASM in Alabama. Contact: Lynn Gurganus, Station 6670, 205-665-6670, fax: 205-665-6676, music@montevallo.edu Deadline: rolling, tuition: $4,680 res., $9,360 non-res. Grad. deadline: 7/15, tuition: $3,636 res., $7,488 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4, Piano Pedagogy. 105 music majors, 21 faculty, 3,100 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 10 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.montevallo.edu/music

University of South Alabama (Mobile) A department of music in a college of arts and sciences in a state-supported university. Contact: Greg Gruner, 307 N. University Blvd., 251-460-6136, fax: 251.460.7328, music@jaguar1.usouthal.edu Deadline: 7/15. Tuition: $167 per cr. hr. res., $294 per cr. hr. non-res. Degrees: 1,2,11. 100 music majors, 25 faculty, 13,500 total students. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 5 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.southalabama.edu/music

Arizona
University of Arizona (Tucson) Over 500 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in a wide variety of degree programs and perform in hundreds of solo recitals, large ensemble concerts, opera, jazz, and band concerts each year. Contact: Rex Woods, P.O. Box 210004, 520-621-1655, fax: 520-621-1351. dmcguigg@email.arizona.edu Deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $5,318 res., $16,552 non-res., degrees: 1-5,9. Grad. tuition: $6,038 res., $16,844 non-res., degrees: 1-6. 516 music majors, 75 faculty. www.music.arizona.edu

Arkansas
Henderson State University (Arkadelphia) Noted for a long tradition of excellence and commitment to the success of each student, the Henderson State University Department of Music is respected throughout the region for the strength of its faculty and performing ensembles. Henderson State music graduates enjoy great success as educators and performers. Contact: Jim Buckner, Dept. of Music, HSU Box 7733, 870-230-5036, fax: 870.230.5424, bucknej@hsu.edu Deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $154 per cr. hr. res., $308 per cr. hr. non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4, bachelor of arts. 120 music majors, 24 faculty, 3,500 total students. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 6 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.hsu.edu/music

University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) This is a multi-disciplinary department training students in performance, theory, composition, ethnomusicology, history, and music education within a liberal arts college. Contact: Ronda Mains, Music 201, 479-575-4701, fax: 479.575.5409, music@uark.edu Deadline: 8/15, tuition: $2,295 res., $6,361 non-res. Grad. deadline: 8/1, tuition: $3,567 res., $7,967 non-res. Degrees: 1-6, music business. 313 music majors, 32 faculty, 18,000 total students. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 8 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.uark.edu/depts/uamusic

California
Azusa Pacific University School of Music (Azusa) Focused on scholarly excellence and performance, we provide two undergraduate degrees for the discerning music major: Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Music. Contact: Undergraduate Admissions, 901 E. Alosta Ave., 800-TALK-APU, fax: 626.969.7419, schoolofmusic@apu.edu Degrees: 1-4,6,7,11,13. 335 music majors, 80 faculty, 9,000 total students. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 ch. groups, 6 chor. www.apu.edu/music

California Institute of the Arts (Valencia) CalArts is a small, private college dedicated to the performing and visual arts. It was founded by Walt Disney and serves as a full time, artist in residence program for serious musicians interested in studying with world renowned faculty in a very creative, experimental atmosphere. Contact: Natalie Brejcha, 24700 McBean Pkwy, 661-253-7841, fax: 661.253.7710, nbrejcha@calarts.edu Deadline: 1/4. Tuition: $31,290. Degrees: 1,4,9, world music performance. 240 music majors, 48 faculty, 1,300 total students. 20 jazz bands, 40 ch. groups, 1 orch., 3 chor. www.music.calarts.edu

California State University (Long Beach) The Music Department enjoys a tradition of excellence in the areas of music performance and education. The faculty’s performance experiences include the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Long Beach Symphony, Opera Pacific, major film studio work, and commissioned compositions. Our applied faculty are some of the finest, most prolific musicians working in Southern California. Contact: Arnel Igancio, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., 562-985-4781, fax: 562.985.2490, music@csulb.edu Deadline: 8/30 fall, 11/30 spring, tuition: $3,116 res., $11,252 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,5,9. Grad. deadline: 11/1 fall, 4/15 spring, tuition: $3,758 res., $9,182 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,5,6,9. 575 music majors, 107 faculty, 40,200 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 18 ch. groups, 5 chor. www.csulb.edu/~music

California State University (San Bernardino) CSU San Bernardino is becoming one of the leading comprehensive universities in the nation, distinctive for its contributions to the understanding of learning and for the creation and study of innovative partnerships to promote educational, social, economic, and cultural advancement in its surrounding region. Contact: Todd Johnson, CSUSB-Music, 5500 University Pkwy, 909-537-5859, fax: 909.537.7016, musicadmissions@csusb.edu. Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $2,772 res., $10,170 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,5,12, music technology. 125 music majors, 19 faculty, 16,000 total students. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 7 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.music.csusb.edu

Pepperdine University (Malibu) Contact: Danah Sanders, 310-506-4462, fax: 310.506.4077, danah.snaders@pepperdine.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $32,620. Degrees: 1-4. 80 music majors, 24 faculty. (2006 data)

San Diego State University (San Diego) Provides highest quality education for performance, choreographers, educators, researchers, and those in fields related to music and dance. Contact: Sandra Konar, 5500 Campanile Dr., 619-594-6031, fax: 619.594.1692, musicdance@sdsu.edu Deadline: 11/30. Tuition: $3,428 res., additional $339 per cr. hr. non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,6,9,13. Grad. tuition: $4,070, degrees: 1,4,5,6,9. 305 music majors, 57 faculty. 2 bands, 6 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.music.sdsu.edu.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music (San Francisco) The mission of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music is to conserve our musical legacy, to serve our society, and to create a vibrant future for our students through an intense personal education process. Contact: Alexander Brose, 50 Oak St., 800-899-7326, fax: 415.503.6299, admit@sfcm.edu. Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $29,700. Degrees: 1,4,6. 385 music majors, 100 faculty. 1 jazz band, 3 orch., 30+ ch. groups, 1 chor. www.sfcm.edu

San Francisco State University (San Francisco) The music program at SFSU brings together professional classical performers, active jazz artists, and internationally recognized composers, historians, and music educators to provide a superb learning experience. Located right by public transportation, our urban campus is just minutes from symphony, opera, ballet, and chamber music venues as well as downtown jazz clubs. Contact: Jaime Galli, 1600 Holloway Ave, California 140, 415-338-1431, fax: 415.338.3294, smd@sfsu.edu. Deadline: 11/30, tuition: $3,456 res., $3,456+$339 per unit non-res. Grad. deadline: 4/1, tuition: $4,098 res., $4,098+$339 per unit non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4-6,9. 200 music majors, 65 faculty, 29,628 total students. 1 band, 5 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 ch. groups, 4 chor. musicdance@sfsu.edu

San Jose State University (San Jose) San Jose State’s music program is justly proud that its graduates include some of the finest music teachers, composers, and performers in their field. Contact: Anita McClintick, School of Music and Dance, 408-924-4676, fax: 408.924.4773, music@email.sjsu.edu. Deadline: 6/15, tuition: $2,727 res., $7,857 non-res., degrees:1-4,9,13. Grad. deadline: 5/30, tuition: $3,414 res., $7,482 non-res., degrees: 1-6,9. 425 music majors, 50 faculty, 32,000 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 10 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.music.sjsu.edu

Stanford University Department of Music (Stanford) 650-725-1932, fax: 650.725.2686, nworthey@stanford.edu Deadline: 11/1, tuition: $31,200, degrees: 1,4,5,12. Grad. deadline: 12/13, tuition: $31,200, degrees: 1,3-5,13. 110 music majors, 80 faculty. (2006 data)

University of California (Riverside) UCR music majors gain knowledge of music as a worldwide cultural phenomenon and develop critical acumen through a manifold approach to sound in its many cultural settings. Historical, ethnographic, and critical studies are complemented and deepened by music-writing and auditory skills, ensemble performance, and individual instrumental or vocal study. Contact: Mike Atienza, 121 ARTS Building, 900 University Ave., 951-827-7059, fax: 951.827.4651, music@ucr.edu Deadline: 11/30, tuition: $7,840 res., $26,000 non-res. Grad. deadline: 1/5, tuition: $9,205 res., $24,500 non-res. Degrees: 3-5, music and culture, ethnomusicology. 100 music majors, 45 faculty, 18,700 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 2 orch. 5 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.ucr.edu

University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music (Stockton) Founded in 1878, the conservatory has offered educational opportunities of the highest quality for more than 128 years. It is a charter member of NASM (1928) and was the first accredited professional school of music in the western United States. Contact: Katherine Harper, 3601 Pacific Ave., 209-946-2418, fax: 209.946.2770, kharper@pacific.edu Deadline: 2/8. Tuition: $29,080. Degrees: 1-5,8,9,11. 183 music majors, 46 faculty, 4,600 total students. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 9 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.pacific.edu/conservatory

University of Redlands (Redlands) The School of Music offers a conservatory approach in a liberal arts setting. Contact: Brad Andrews, 1200 E. Colton Ave., P.O. Box 3080, 909-748-8014, fax: 909.335.5183, music@redlands.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $42,000, grad: $14,000. Degrees: 1,2,4,6. 115 music majors, 38 faculty, 360 total students. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 chor. www.redlands.edu/music

University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music (Los Angeles) 213-740-8986, fax: 213.740.8995, uscmusic@usc.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $33,314, degrees: 1,4,9,11. Grad. tuition $17,936, degrees: 1,2,4,5,7,9. 1,072 music majors, 176 faculty. (2006 data)

Colorado
University of Colorado (Boulder) The College of Music provides specialized training designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in music. The college offers three undergraduate degrees, three certificate programs, and four graduate degrees; numerous performance opportunities are also available. Contact: Amy Larsen (undergrad.), Joyce Cheney (grad.), 303-492-6352, fax: 303.492.5619, ugradmus@colorado.edu gradmusic@colorado.edu Deadline: 1/15, tuition: $5,000 res., $23,000 non-res. Grad. deadline: 12/1, tuition: $5,000 res., $15,000 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9, liberal arts and music. 550 music majors, 75 faculty, 24,000 total students. 6 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor. www.colorado.edu/music

University of Denver, Lamont School of Music (Denver) With its wide array of degrees and certificates, outstanding faculty, and superior facilities, the Lamont School of Music is one of the most distinguished music programs in the country. With our Conservatory Program and Jazz and Commercial Program, you are sure to find the right fit to help you achieve your musical goals. Contact: Jerrod Price, 2344 E. Iliff Ave, 303-871-6973, fax: 303.871.6982, jerrod.price@du.edu Deadline: 1/15, tuition: $31,428. Grad. deadline: 3/1, tuition: $20,952. Degrees: 1,3-6,9,13. 300 music majors, 58 faculty, 10,482 total students. 1 band, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 20 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.du.edu/lamont

University of Northern Colorado (Greeley) A comprehensive music program offering degrees at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Contact: Valerie Anderson, Box 28, Frasier Hall 108, 970-351-2679, fax: 970.351.1923, valerie.anderson@unco.edu Deadline: 3/1 priority. Tuition: $4,313 res., 12,892 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,9,12. Grad. tuition: $4,704 res., $11,989 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,5,6,9. 510 music majors, 53 faculty, 12,000 total students. 4 bands, 5 jazz bands, 2 orch., 25+ ch. groups, 5 chor. www.unco.edu

Connecticut
University of Connecticut (Storrs) A comprehensive department of music in a public university. Contact: David Mills, 1295 Storrs Rd., 860-486-3728, fax: 860. 486.3796, music@uconn.edu Deadline: 2/1, tuition: $6,816 res., $20,760 non-res. Grad. deadline: rolling, tuition: $8,442 res., $22,000 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 285 music majors, 31 faculty, 22,688 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 1 ch. group, 2 chor. www.music.uconn.edu

University of Hartford, The Hartt School (West Hartford) The Hartt School is a performing arts conservatory with degree programs in music, dance, and theater, and a community division. Music degrees are awarded to majors in performance, education, management, production and technology, composition, jazz studies, history, and theory. Contact: Lynn Johnson, 200 Bloomfield Ave., 860-768-4465, fax: 860.768.5923, email: johnson@hartford.edu Deadline: 1/6. Tuition: $24,576. Degrees: 1-5,9-13, grad.: 1-7. 419 music majors, 150 faculty. 3 bands, 10 jazz bands, 1 orch., 20 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.hartford.edu/hartt

Delaware
Delaware State University (Dover) DSU offers B.A. degrees in music and music education that prepare graduates for elementary and secondary music teaching positions as wells as graduate study in music. Located in Dover, DSU is close to several major east coast cultural centers as well as popular resort beaches. Contact: John Graulty, 1200 N. DuPont Highway, 302-857-6696, fax: 302.857.6681, jgraulty@desu.edu Deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $5,480 res., $11,704 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 70 music majors, 7 faculty, 3,690 total students. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 chor. www.desu.edu

University of Delaware (Newark) The Department of Music offers bachelor of music and bachelor of arts undergraduate and master of music degrees as well as music opportunities for non-majors. Contact: Mary Dunnack, 100 Orchard Rd., 302-831-8426, fax: 302.831.3589, mdunnack@udel.edu Deadline: 1/15, grad: 7/1. Tuition: $7,340 res., $18,590 non-res. Degrees: 1-4, music management. 280 music majors, 32 faculty, 24,500 total students. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 13 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.music.udel.edu

Florida
Florida State University (Tallahassee) The college of music is a center for musical excellence and offers a comprehensive program of instruction for all music students. Contact: Benjamin Ebener, 132 North Copeland, 850-644-6102, fax: 850.644.2033, musicadmissions@fsu.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $111 res., $254 non-res. Grad. tuition: $549 res., $886 non-res. Degrees: 1-10, 12-13. 1,150 music majors, 97 faculty. 8 bands, 3 jazz bands, 3 orch., 30 ch. groups, 8 chor. www.music.fsu.edu

Jacksonville University (Jacksonville) Diversity, relevancy, and professional preparation for your career in music. Just minutes from the beach, JU offers diverse vocal and instrumental performing groups, a well-rounded, interdisciplinary, and academically challenging curriculum, and our low student to teacher ratio means your teachers know you personally. Accredited by NASM. Contact: Laura Burrows, 2800 University Blvd. North, 904-256-7000, fax: 904.256.7012, lburrow1@ju.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $22,500. Degrees: 1-4,9,11,12, music business. 90 music majors, 13 faculty, 3,000 total students. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 1 ch. group, 2 chor. www.ju.edu

Lynn University Conservatory of Music (Boca Raton) The Conservatory of Music provides high-quality professional performance education for gifted young musicians and sets a superior standard for music performance education worldwide. The artist-faculty nurture students’ musicianship, artistry, and skill, preparing them for careers through intensive programs of study and performance. Contact: Marc Reese, 3601 N. Military Tr., 561-237-9006, fax: 561.237.7796, mreese@lynn.edu Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $26,990, grad: $280 per cr. hr. Degrees: 1. 92 music majors, 23 faculty, 2,500 total students. 1 band, 1 orch., 25 ch. groups. www.lynn.edu/music

Stetson University (DeLand) Founded on the vision of an exclusively undergraduate professional program preparing students for professional careers and for graduate study in music. A pervasive commitment to artistic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and professionalism within an atmosphere of challenge and support. Contact: Tammy Shistle, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Unit 8399, 386-822-8975, fax: 386.822.8948, music@stetson.edu Deadline: 3/15. Tuition: $27,100. Degrees: 1-4, music technology. 220 music majors, 47 faculty, 2,200 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch. 10 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.stetson.edu/music

University of Miami, Frost School of Music (Coral Gables) The Frost School of Music is one of the most comprehensive music units in American higher education, and is a free-standing school within a major research university. Our goal is to provide a high quality music education and training for our undergraduate and graduate majors. Contact: Karen Kerr, P.O. Box 248265, 305-284-2241, fax: 305.284.6475, kmkerr@miami.edu Deadline: 1/15, tuition: $33,000. Grad. deadline: 2/1, tuition: $24,534. Degrees: 1-6,8,9,11-13. 710 music majors, 120 faculty, 15,600 total students. 5 bands, 15 jazz bands, 1 orch., 8 ch. groups, 6 chor. www.music.miami.edu

University of South Florida (Tampa) The School of Music is an exciting place for study and performance in one of the most artistically active areas in Florida. Contact: David Williams, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., FAH 110, 813-974-2311, fax: 813.974.8721, dwilliams@arts.usf.edu www.music.arts.usf.edu

Georgia
Armstrong Atlantic State University (Savannah) AASU boasts a thriving fine and performing arts department nestled in the southside of scenic Savannah. Students enjoy a largely sunny and temperate climate in which to find artistic inspiration. Contact: 11935 Abercorn St., 912-927-5277, fax: 912.921.5709, whaleyst@mail.armstrong.edu www.armstrong.edu

Brewton-Parker College (Mt. Vernon) Brewton-Parker College offers students individual attention with a low student-teacher ratio in a nurturing Christian environment. Contact: Bryan Sage, 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, 800-342-1087, fax: 912.583.2997, bsage@bpc.edu Tuition: $12,000. Degrees: 1,2,7. 30 music majors, 6 faculty, 1,200 total students. www.bpc.edu

Columbus State University, Schwob School of Music (Columbus) The Schwob School of Music, located in the stunning RiverCenter of the RiverPark campus, is a center of excellence for the study of music in the Southeast and attracts students throughout the United States and internationally. A unique partnership between the public and private sectors provides generous scholarship support for talented and deserving students. Contact: Diane Andrae, 4225 University Ave., 706-649-7225, fax: 706.649.7369, schwobmusic@colstate.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $1,757/sem. res., $6,059/sem. non-res., grad: $2,028/sem. res., $7,140/sem. non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 220 music majors, 39 faculty, 7,674 total students. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 10 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.music.colstate.edu

Emory University (Atlanta) Emory University is one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions, located in the heart of Atlanta. The undergraduate music program offers a high quality music education where most students double major in music and an outside field. Contact: Jean Jordan, B. Jones Building, 404-727-6036, fax: 404.727.4303, scott.stewart@emory.edu Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $32,100. Degree: 1. 150 music majors, 60 faculty, 12,000 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 10 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.music.emory.edu

Georgia College and State University (Milledgeville) GCSU offers a dynamic music program with excellent opportunities to develop your musical talents in a warm, supportive atmosphere. Professors prepare you for a successful career or graduate school. Visit us and discover why GCSU is the choice of discerning young people throughout Georgia. Contact: Denise Forehand, Office of Admission, CBX 023, 478-445-8289, fax: 478.445.1633, denise.forehand@gcsu.edu. Deadline: 11/1. Tuition: $2,342 res., $8,078 non-res., grad: $2,906 res., $10,336 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,8. 95 music majors, 13 faculty, 6,000 total students. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.music.gcsu.edu

Georgia State University School of Music (Atlanta) Located in downtown Atlanta’s historic Fairlie-Poplar district, the GSU School of Music offers one of the most comprehensive music programs in the Southeast. Contact: David Smart, P.O. Box 4097, 404-413-5955, fax: 404.413.5910, SOMadmissions@gsu.edu Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $4,496 res., $17,984 non-res., grad.: $5,298 res., $21,182 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,6,9,11,13. 500 music majors, 60 faculty, 500 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.music.gsu.edu

University of Georgia (Athens) 706-542-3737, fax: 706.542.2773, mleglar@uga.edu Deadline: 1/15, tuition: $4,628 res., $16,848 non-res., degrees 1-4,8. Grad. deadline: 7/1, tuition: $4,628 res., $16,848 non-res., degrees: 1-6,8. 500 music majors, 65 faculty. (2006 data)

Idaho
Idaho State University (Pocatello) ISU is a broad-based regional public doctoral university. Educator preparation is a primary emphasis area. Bands and choirs regularly make regional and international performance tours. Contact: Linda England, 921 S. 8th Ave. Stop 8099, 208-282-3636, fax: 208.282.4884, music@isu.edu Deadline: 8/1, tuition: $4,400 res., $13,084 non-res. Grad. deadline: 7/1, tuition: $5,160 res., $13,844 non-res. Degrees: 1-2. 95 music majors, 25 faculty, 14,000 total students. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 8 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.isu.edu/music

University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music (Moscow) Our music courses and curricula prepare elementary, secondary, and college teachers of music; train professional musicians; enrich the cultural environment and provide liberal arts instruction. The student and faculty research performance and teaching for the general benefit of the public and the discipline of music. Contact: Susan Hess, P.O. Box 444015, (208) 885-6231, fax: 208.885.7254, music@uidaho.edu Deadline: 8/1, tuition: $4,410 res., $14,490 non-res., degrees: 1-5,11-12. Grad. deadline: 7/1, tuition: $4,950 res., $15,030 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,5. 276 music majors, 23 faculty, 13,000 total students. www.music.uidaho.edu

Illinois
Augustana College (Rock Island) Within the context of a liberal arts education the department of music offers opportunities for all students to develop their potential in music to the highest degree possible. Contact: Margaret Ellis, 639 38th St., 309-794-7333, fax: 309.794.7433, margaretellis@augustana.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $26,484. www.augustana.edu/academ/music

Bradley University (Peoria) Bradley is a private university offering a wide variety of academic programs to more than 6,000 students. With more than 100 programs of study and 240 organizations, students are sure to find a way to develop their academic abilities, leadership skills, talents, and interests. Contact: David Vroman, Constance Hall, 309-677-2595, fax: 309.677.3871, dvroman@bradley.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $19,900. Degrees: 1,2,4,11. 115 music majors, 27 faculty, 6,000 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.bradley.edu

Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University (Chicago) CCPA brings together its professional degree programs in The Music Conservatory and The Theater Conservatory. It provides professional training for actors, musicians, and teachers within the context of one of the world’s great cultural cities. Contact: Ashlee Hardgrave, 430 S. Michigan Ave, 312-341-3789, fax: 312.341.6358, music@roosevelt.edu Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $23,750. Degrees: 1,2,4,9,12. 379 music majors, 100 faculty, 575 total students. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 chor. www.ccpa.roosevelt.edu

Columbia College (Chicago) The Music Department of Columbia College Chicago is dedicated to excellence in the education of contemporary musicians. Through a dynamic curriculum and state-of-the-art learning technology, students receive the solid foundation in theory, skill training, and creativity they need to become successful performing artists. Contact: Murphy Monroe, 600 S. Michigan Ave., 312-344-7130, music@colum.edu Tuition: $17,104, degrees: 1,4,9-13. Grad. tuition: $603 per cr. hr., degrees: 4,10. 523 music majors, 67 faculty, 11,728 total students. 8 bands, 1 jazz band, 12 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.music.colum.edu

DePaul University (Chicago) Performance is at the heart of everything we do. The School of Music offers all of its majors the opportunity to study and perform at a world class level. Our graduates have gone on to perform, teach, manage and record around the world. Contact: Ross Beacraft, 804 W. Belden, 773-325-7444, fax: 773.325.7429, musicadmissions@depaul.edu Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $28,000, grad: $14,000. Degrees: 1,2,4,9,10. 400 music majors, 118 faculty, 23,148 total students. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 30 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.music.depaul.edu

Elmhurst College (Elmhurst) Elmhurst is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Founded in 1871, the college has a long history of preparing students for lifetimes of professional achievement. Elmhurst ranks among the top colleges in the Midwest, according to the survey by U.S. News and World Report. Princeton Review also lists Elmhurst among the region’s premier institutions of higher learning. Contact: Kevin Olson, 190 Prospect Ave., 630-617-3524, fax: 630.617.3738, kevino@elmhurst.edu Deadline 5/1. Tuition: $24,600. Degrees: 2-4,7,9,11-13. 220 music majors, 58 faculty, 2,400 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 12 ch. groups, 5 chor. www.elmhurst.edu

Illinois State University (Normal) The School of Music enrolls more than 360 music majors taught by dedicated professionals – world-class performers, published scholars, and leading educators. Contact: Janet Tulley, Campus Box 5660, 309-438-3566, fax: 309.438.5833, music@ilstu.edu Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $6,000 res., $10,000 non-res., grad.: $4,000 res., $6,000 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,6,8,11,12. 435 music majors, 55 faculty. 8 bands, 4 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 ch. groups, 6 chor. www.illinoisstate.edu/finearts

Illinois Wesleyan University (Bloomington) IWU provides students with the knowledge and skills required for careers as performers, educators, composers, and scholars and is one of the few schools where young musicians can combine the breadth of an outstanding liberal arts education with the rigorous professional training of a fully-accredited school of music (NASM, since 1930). Contact: Laura Dolan, P.O. Box 2900, 1312 Park St., 309-556-3063, fax: 309.556.3121, ldolan@iwu.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $30,580. Degrees: 1,2,4. 200 music majors, 50 faculty, 2,500 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 7 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.iwu.edu/music

North Central College (Naperville) Contact: Melisa Barber, 630-637-5818, fax: 630.637.5819, Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $22,710. Degrees: 2,9,12. 75 music majors, 25 faculty. (2006 data)

Northeastern Illinois University (Chicago) The Department of Music is committed to providing students with professional training in performance and music education. Small class sizes afford students the opportunity to study with outstanding faculty as well as internationally acclaimed guest artists who conduct master classes, lectures, and workshops. Contact: 5500 N. St. Louis Ave., 773-442-5900, fax: 773.442.5910, music@neiu.edu Deadline: 7/1, tuition: $5,634 res., $10,314 non-res. Grad. deadline: 2/28, tuition: $5,754 res., $10,554 non-res. Degrees 1,2, applied music pedagogy. 133 music majors, 40 faculty, 12,000 total students. 1 band, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.neiu.edu/~music

Northern Illinois University (DeKalb) Comprehensive bachelor of music programs and bachelor of arts in music. Graduate programs include individualized specializations and performer’s certificate. Jazz studies program one of best in nation. Contact: Lynn Slater, School of Music, 815-753-1546, fax: 815.753.1759, lslater@niu.edu Degrees: 1,2,4,9. 400 music majors, 60 faculty, 25,000 total students. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 10 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.niu.edu/music

Northwestern University (Evanston) The School of Music offers a program of conservatory-level intensity combined with the academic rigor and scholarly resources found only at a world-class private research university. For entering students, highest-level achievement in academics as well as in music is required. Double and self-designated degrees are available. Contact: Cory Wilkan, 711 Elgin Rd., 847-491-3141, fax: 847.467.7440, c-wilkan@northwestern.edu Deadline: 1/1. Tuition: $35,064. Degrees: 1-6. 650 music majors, 125 faculty. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 3 orch., many ch. groups, 5 chor. www.music.northwestern.edu

Saint Xavier University (Chicago) The Department of Music offers degree programs in professional music training grounded in the tradition of the liberal arts. Faculty are professional musicians dedicated to sharing their knowledge and expertise. Students will build professional credentials while developing technical skills and a broad understanding of music. Contact: Lara Regan, 3700 W. 103rd St., 773-298-3448, fax: 773.298.3429, regan@sxu.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $21,016. Degrees: 1,2. 65 music majors, 25 faculty, 5,648 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 5 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.sxu.edu/music

Southern Illinois University (Carbondale) The School of Music has a renowned faculty of professionally performing artists. SIUC music students enjoy modern facilities, low student-to-teacher ratio, and a picturesque setting. Scholarships are available to qualified applicants. Contact: Susan Davenport, 1000 S. Normal Ave., 618-536-8742, fax: 618.453.5808, sgds@siu.edu Deadline: 1/31. Tuition: $6,350 res., $15,870 non-res., grad: $8,250 res., $20,625 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,11,12. 205 music majors, 28 faculty, 21,000 total students. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 8 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.siu.edu/~music

University of Illinois (Urbana) UI has a 130 year legacy of outstanding academics in the study of music. The curriculum strives to develop undergraduate students to their fullest potential as teachers and performers. The MIDI instruments and computer applications, many developed at UI, provides students with a well-rounded experience, while preparing them for teaching or further professional study. Contact: Daniel Hassler, 1114 W. Nevada St., 217-244-7899, fax: 217.244.4585, musicadmissions@uiuc.edu Deadline: 1/2, tuition: $9,274 res., $23,360 non-res. Grad. deadline: 12/1, tuitions: $8,906 res., $21,716 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,9. 400 music majors, 85 faculty, 40,670 total students. 8 bands, 6 jazz bands, 3 orch., 10 ch. groups, 8 chor. www.music.uiuc.edu

VanderCook College of Music (Chicago) Since 1909, VanderCook is the only school in the U.S. solely dedicated to the preparation of professional music educators. Contact: Amy Lenting, 3140 S. Federal St., 312-225-6288, fax: 312.225.5211, alenting@vandercook.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $17,980, grad: $210-390 per cr. hr. Degrees: 2. 378 music majors, 74 faculty. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 10 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.vandercook.edu

Western Illinois University (Macomb) A School of Music in a regional comprehensive university, the Western Illinois music program has been nationally recognized by various professional organizations. Recent invitations for our performing groups to perform at professional conferences have included the American Choral Directors, College Band Directors National Association, and Illinois Music Educators Association. Contact: Yvonne Oliver, 1 University Circle, 309-298-1087, fax: 309. 298.1968, YL-Oliver@wiu.edu Deadline: 5/15, tuition: $196 per cr. hr. res., $391 per cr. hr. non-res. Grad. deadline: 8/1, tuition: $217 per cr. hr. res., $433 per cr. hr. non-res. 240 music majors, 78 faculty, 13,000 total students. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 10 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.wiu.edu/music

Indiana
Ball State University (Muncie) 765-285-5402, fax: 765.285. 5401, music@bsu.edu Deadline: rolling, tuition: $6,400 res., $16,700 non-res., degrees: 1-4,13. Grad. deadline: 3/15, tuition: $6,400, res., $16,700, non-res., degrees: 1-4,6. 600 music majors, 72 faculty. (2006 data)

Bethel College (Mishawaka) The Music Department at Bethel believes music is a gift from God and strives to bring each of its students to an understanding of the pedagogical, historical, and theoretical aspects of musical performance while striving for the highest levels of technical and artistic development in the teaching and performing of music. Contact: Krista Wong, 1001 W. McKinley Ave., 800-422-4101, fax: 574.257.3335, admissions@bethelcollege.edu or music@bethelcollege.edu Deadline: 8/5. Tuition; $18,600. Degrees: 1,2, church music, musical theater. 40 music majors, 9 faculty, 2,081 total students. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.bethelcollege.edu

Butler University, Jordan College of Fine Arts (Indianapolis) Butler University’s century-old music tradition and national reputation are based on the foundation of a large, dynamic school of music with strong ties to a thriving artistic community. We offer the serious music student professional training with a commitment to liberal arts education. Contact: Kathy Lang, 4603 Clarendon Rd., 317-940-9656, fax: 317.940.9258, klang@butler.edu Deadline: 3/1, tuition: $26,070. Grad. deadline: 4/1, tuition: $350 per cr. hr. Degrees: 1-6,9,10,12. 260 music majors, 58 faculty, 4,337 total students. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 10 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.butler.edu/music

DePauw University (Greencastle) The School of Music offers an undergraduate education grounded in tradition but inspired by the innovative trends of today. Contact: Corinna Nash-Wnuk, 101 E. Seminary, 765-658-4118, fax: 765.658.4007, admission@depauw.edu Deadline: 2/1. Tuition: $29,300. Degrees: 1,2. 163 music majors, 46 faculty, 2,350 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 8 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.depauw.edu/music

Indiana State University (Terre Haute) Department of Music with a focus on music education and music business. Opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in many quality ensembles and experiential learning activities. Professional preparation combined with excellence and success. Contact: Randy Mitchell, Dept. of Music, 812-237-2771, fax: 812.237.3009, mitchell1@indstate.edu Deadline: 7/1, grad: 3/15. 275 music majors, 40 faculty, 10,000 total students. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 6 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.indstate.edu/music

Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music (Bloomington) Over 1,100 performances annually, 8 fully staged operas, 3 ballets, Latin American Music ensemble, and new music ensemble. Contact: 1201 E. 3rd St., 812-855-7998, fax: 812.856.6086, musicadm@indiana.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $8,600 res., $23,079 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,9,13. Grad. tuition: $300.18 per cr. hr. res., $874.22 per cr. hr. non-res., degrees: 1-7,9,13. 1,626 music majors, 170 faculty. 7 bands, 4 jazz bands, 6 orch., 4 ch. groups, 13 chor. www.music.indiana.edu

Indiana Wesleyan University (Marion) IWU is a Christ-centered, comprehensive university committed to liberal arts and professional education. It is one of the fastest growing private universities in America. It has grown from 62 music majors to over 125 in the last 5 years. Contact: Gale Richmond, 4201 S. Washington St., 800-332-6901, fax: 765.677.2620, todd.guy@indwes.edu Deadline: 6/1. Tuition: $18,284. Degrees: 2,3,4,7. 130 music majors, 13 music faculty. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 6 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.indwes.edu

University of Evansville (Evansville) The University of Evansville is a private, church-related institution that stresses student-centeredness and a high degree of faculty/student interaction. These qualities are the hallmarks of the Department of Music. Students study with professionally active teachers who take a direct interest in their success. Contact: Eva Key, 1800 Lincoln Ave., 812-488-2742, fax: 812.488.2101, music@evansville.edu Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $26,000. Degrees: 1,2,8,11. 120 music majors, 28 faculty, 2,700 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 10 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.music.evansville.edu

Iowa
Northwestern College (Orange City) Northwestern College is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. The mission of the college is to provide a distinctively Christian liberal arts education in an undergraduate, coeducational, residential environment. The Northwestern community embraces the belief that Jesus Christ is Lord of all and promotes a comprehensive integration of faith, learning, and living that prepares students for lives of service to God and humankind. Contact: Sharon Reynen, 101 7th St. SW, 712-707-7130, fax: 712.707.7164, sreynen@nwciowa.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $21,648. Degrees: 1,2,7. 40 music majors, 27 faculty, 1,300 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.nwciowa.edu

St. Ambrose University (Davenport) St. Ambrose is a private, coeducationally, liberal arts university affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport. The university is a community focused on educating the mind, cultivating the spirit, and developing the potential of everyone we serve. Contact: Meg Halligan, 518 West Locust St., 563-333-6300, fax: 563.333.6243, HalliganMegF@sau.edu www.sau.edu

University of Iowa (Iowa City) The School of Music has long been recognized as one of the excellent university-based schools of music in the U.S. Its international reputation attracts the highest-caliber students in graduate and undergraduate programs. Contact: Pauline Wieland, 1006 Voxman Music Bldg., 319-335-1603, fax: 319.335.2637, music-admissions@uiowa.edu Deadline: 2/1, tuition: $6,293 res., $19,456 non-res. Grad. deadline: 7/15, tuition: $7,158 res., $19,144 non-res., degrees: 1-6,8,9. 460 music majors, 55 faculty, 29,979 total students. 8 bands, 3 jazz bands, 4 orch., 6 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.uiowa.edu/~music

Kansas
Bethel College (North Newton) Bethel College is a four-year liberal arts institution with a long and rich music tradition. In addition to students focusing on music performance or music education, a large percentage of the student body participates in music ensembles, lessons, and course. Music scholarships are available. Contact: Allan Bartel, 800-522-1887, fax: 316.284.5286, abartel@bethelks.edu Deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $17,800. Degrees: 1,2. 25 music majors, 16 faculty, 540 total students. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.bethelks.edu

Friends University (Wichita) Friends University exists to provide a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education that incorporates liberal arts instruction and professional studies within the context of the Christian faith. Contact: Toni Libhart, 2100 W. University, 316-295-5537, fax: 316.295.5593, finearts@friends.edu Tuition: $17,100. Degrees: 1,2,12, music business. 88 music majors, 40 faculty, 1,000 total students. www.friends.edu/finearts

Fort Hays State University (Hays) FHSU offers world-class training and skills to aspiring young musicians and educators. Contact: Ben Morris-Cline, Dept. of Music, Malley Hall, 785-628-4533, fax: 785.628.4227, brmorriscline@fhsu.edu Deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $1342 res., $4712 non-res., grad: $1855 res., $4903 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,13, master of liberal studies. 83 music majors, 19 music faculty, 9,000 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 12 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.fhsu.edu/music

Kansas State University (Manhattan) The Department of Music prides itself by offering bachelor and master degrees in many facets of the profession. Contact: Larry Moeder, 109 McCain Auditorium, 785-532-6250, fax: 785.532.6393, k-state@ksu.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $173 per cr. hr. res., $497 per cr. hr. non-res., grad.: $240 per cr. hr. res., 571 per cr. hr. non-res. Degrees: 1-3,5. 650 music majors, 28 faculty, 24,500 total students. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.ksu.edu/music

University of Kansas (Lawrence) The University of Kansas is a charter member of NASM, boasts a strong band tradition since the 1930s, and offers a strong, comprehensive array of degrees in performance, education, therapy, musicology, and theory. Contact: Rita Riley, 1530 Naismith Dr. 460, 785-864-3436, fax: 785-864-5866, music@ku.edu Deadline: 2/1, tuition: $6,400 res., $16,800 non-res., degrees: 1-5,7-9,12. Grad. deadline: 12/1, tuition: $4,330 res., $10,350 non-res., degrees: 1-8,12. 540 music majors, 65 faculty, 29,000 total students. 4 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 10 ch. groups, 12 chor. www.arts.ku.edu/musicdance

Kentucky
Kentucky Wesleyan College (Owensboro), KWC’s music program prepares students for careers in teaching, performance, music industry, church music, graduate study, and community leadership. Contact: Diane Earle, 3000 Frederica St., 270-852-3617, fax 270.926.3196, dearle@kwc.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $14,100. Degrees: 1,2,10. 25 music majors, 8 faculty, 1,000 total students. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 ch. groups, 1 chor. www.kwc.edu

Murray State University (Murray) The Department of Music is known for its high quality education and active ensembles. The focus is on exceptional undergraduate programs. New in 2007 is the Music Business degree option. Contact: Pamela Wurgler, Dept. of Music, 504 Fine Arts, 270-809-4288, fax: 270.809.3965, pamela.wurgler@murraystate.edu Deadline: 3/1, tuition: $5,418 res., $14,718 non-res. Grad. deadline: rolling, tuition: $6,156 res., $17,316 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,11. 230 music majors, 22 faculty, 10,000 total students. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 9 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.murraystate.edu/music

Morehead State University (Morehead) Contact: M. Scott McBride, 606-783-2473, fax: 606.783.5447, music@moreheadstate.edu Deadline: 2/1, tuition: $4,870 res., $12,950 non-res., degrees: 1,2,9. Grad. deadline: rolling, tuition: $5,280 res., $14,130 non-res., degrees: 1,2. 220 music majors, 32 faculty. (2006 data)

Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green) Contact: Dean Kahler, 270-745-2551, fax: 270.745.6133, dean.kahler@wku.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $2,976 res., $7,200 non-res., grad.: $3,260 res., $3,570 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 205 music majors, 42 faculty. (2006 data)

Louisiana
Grambling State University (Grambling) GSU endeavors to achieve excellence in higher education through teaching, research, and service governed by the principles of academic freedom. The university believes that education is the cornerstone of an enlightened, creative, and productive society. It strives to be true to its motto: “Grambling State University is the place where everybody is somebody.” Contact: Annie Moss, GSU Box 4200, 318-274-2254, fax: 318.274.4089, dunnyc@gram.edu Deadline: 8/23. Tuition: $4,347 res., $7,022 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 10 music faculty. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 1 chor. www.gram.edu

Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge) A comprehensive School of Music within a large public university. Outstanding programs in performance and music education. Well known for opera, choral, band, and orchestral programs and renowned faculty. Contact: Carol Larsen (undergrad.), Lori Bade (grad), Thomas Boyd Bldg., 225-578-3261, fax: 225.578.2562, mda@lsu.edu Deadline: 4/15, tuition: $2,981, degrees: 1,2,4,9. Grad. deadline: 5/15, tuition: $11,281, degrees: 1-6,9. 480 music majors, 60 faculty, 30,000 total students. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., many ch. groups, 7 chor. www.music.lsu.edu

Tulane University Newcomb Department of Music (New Orleans) Music at Tulane encompasses the history, theory, composition, and performance of music in a variety of styles and genres. Music enjoys a unique academic space incorporating the creativity and craft work of the arts, the interpretive depth of the humanities and the abstract theorizing of mathematics and science. Contact: Barbara Jazwinski, 102 Dixon Hall, 504-865-5267, fax: 504.865.5270, music@tulane.edu Deadline: 11/2. Tuition: $34,896. Degrees: 1,4,5,9,12. 20 faculty, 10,000 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.tulane.edu/~music

Maine
University of Maine (Orono) The Division of Music is an accredited institutional member of NASM. It offers a variety of programs to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for careers in music. It also provides a wide range of activities for music majors, for students in other disciplines, and for community members. Contact: Sharon Oliver, Chadbourne Hall, 207-581-1560, fax: 207.581.1213, music@maine.edu Deadline: 3/1, tuition: $8,330 res., $20,540 non-res. Grad. deadline: 1/15, tuition: $5,850 res., $7,992 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,6. 125 music majors, 41 faculty, 10,915 total students. 5 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 2 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.umaine.edu

Maryland
Peabody Conservatory of Music (Baltimore) Located in the heart of Baltimore’s Mount Vernon Cultural District, the Peabody Institute was founded in 1857 as America’s first academy of music. Today the Peabody boasts a preeminent faculty, a nurturing, collaborative learning environment, and the academic resources of one of the nation’s leading universities, John Hopkins. Contact: David Lane, 1 E. Mt. Vernon Place, 410-659-8110, fax: 410.659.8102, admissions@peabody.jhu.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $31,400. Degrees: 1-6,9,13. 724 music major, 160 faculty. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., many ch. groups, 2 chor. www.peabody.jhu.edu

University of Maryland (Baltimore County) Bachelor of Arts degree provides professional training by esteemed faculty. Contact: Connie Bailey, Dept. of Music, 1000 Hilltop Cir., 410-455-2942, fax: 410.455.1181, baileyc@umbc.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $16,776 res., $25,508 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,5,9,13. 105 music majors, 38 faculty, 11,798 total students. 1 band, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 6 ch. groups, 1 chor. www.umbc.edu/music

University of Maryland (College Park) Contact: Ashley Fleming, 301-405-8435, fax: 301.314.7966, musicadmissions@umd.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $7,906 res., $21,345 non-res., grad.: $7,398 res., $15,948 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 550 music majors, 100 faculty. (2006 data)

Massachusetts
The Boston Conservatory (Boston) The Boston Conservatory trains exceptional young performing artists for careers that enrich and transform the human experience. The Conservatory offers fully accredited degree programs and presents over 200 performances a year. Contact: Kristy Errera, 8 The Fenway, 617-912-9153, fax: 617.247.3159, admissions@bostonconservatory.edu Deadline: 12/1, 4/1 for music ed. Tuition: $28,300. Degrees: 1,2,4,6,12, dance. 345 music majors, 120 faculty, 702 total students. 2 bands, 4 orch., 50 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.bostonconservatory.edu

Boston University School of Music (Boston) Contact: Jake Youmell, 617-353-3341, cfamusic@bu.edu Deadline: 1/15, tuition: $33,330, degrees: 1-5. Grad. deadline: 12/1, tuition: $16,866, degrees: 1-6. 545 music majors, 125 faculty. (2006 data)

Longy School of Music (Cambridge) The Longy School of Music is a small (by design) conservatory located in Cambridge (near Boston). With a strong emphasis in chamber music, Longy offers future educators experience in Dalcroze, mind/body studies, and experiential education. Solo and chamber music performance opportunities are available at every level. Contact: Heather McCowen, 1 Follen St., 617-876-0956 ext. 521, fax: 617.876.9326, music@longy.edu Deadline: 1/15. Tuition: $24,350, grad: $19,530-24,350. Degrees: 1,4,9. 230 music majors, 94 faculty. 1 band, 5 jazz bands, 1 orch., 20 ch. groups, 1 chor. www.longy.edu

New England Conservatory (Boston) 617-585-1101, admission@newenglandconservatory.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $29,000. Degrees: 1,3-6,9. 750 music majors, 225 faculty. (2006 data)

University of Massachusetts (Amherst) The Department is committed to providing the finest music education possible within a culture of innovation, creativity, and experimentation; to achieve national prominence in scholarly and creative activity; to catalyze the quality of life in the region; and to expand collaborative efforts with other colleges and arts organizations. Contact: Christopher Thornley, Fine Arts Center East, 413-545-6048, fax: 413.545.2092, cthornley@music.umass.edu Deadline: 10/1 spring, 1/15 fall, tuition: $9,921 res., $20,499 non-res., degrees: 1-5,9. Grad. deadline: 10/1 spring, 2/1 fall, tuition: $110 per cr. hr. res., $192 per cr. hr. New Eng.res., $414 per cr. hr. non-res., degrees: 1-6,9. 289 music majors, 52 faculty, 24,600 total students. 5 bands, 4 jazz bands, 3 orch., 5 chor. www.umass.edu/music

Michigan
Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant) CMU music faculty have a nationwide reputation for outstanding performing, conducting, composing, and most importantly, education. The school’s programs encourage intellectual and musical growth, and prepare majors and minors for meaningful careers in music. The School of Music is an accessible, student-focused community dedicated to academic and artistic excellence. Contact: Linda Switalkski, Music Building 162, 989-774-3281, fax: 989.774.3766, musicadmit@cmich.edu Deadline: 3/15. Tuition: $9,120 res., $21,210 non-res. Grad. tuition: $388 per cr. hr. res., $719 per cr. hr. non-res. Degrees: 1-4,6,12, masters in piano pedagogy. 525 music majors, 44 faculty, 20,500 total students. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 ch. groups, 5 chor. www.mus.cmich.edu

Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti) Contact: David Woike, 734-487-4380, fax: 734.487.6939, dave.woike@emich.edu Deadline: 8/1, tuition: $228 per cr. hr. res., $607 per cr. hr. non-res., degrees; 1,2,8. Grad. deadline: 3/1, tuition: $374 per cr. hr. res., $705 per cr. hr. non-res., degrees: 1-4. 450 music majors, 65 faculty. (2006 data)

University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance offers professional artistic training in a world-class university environment. Contact: Kathy Unlu, 2290 Moore Building, 734-936-0300, fax 734.763.5097, smtd.admissions@umich.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $10,448 res., $31,302 non-res. Grad. tuition: $15,862 res., $31,802 non-res. Degrees: 1-7,9,12,13. 1,000 music majors, 10 faculty. 4 bands, 4 jazz bands, 4 orch., 10 ch. groups, 8 chor. www.music.umich.edu

Wayne State University (Detroit) The Department of Music, located in Detroit’s Midtown Cultural Center, is fully accredited by NASM and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. In addition to theoretical study, an integral component of the music program is professional training through performance. Many of the department’s ensembles have international reputations. Contact: Andrea Lafferty, 4841 Cass Ave., #1321, 313-577-1795, fax: 313.577.5420, music@wayne.edu Deadline: 6/1. Tuition $6,446 res., $13,447 non-res. Grad. tuition: $8,537 res., $17,302 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9,11,13. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 20 ch. groups, 5 chor. www.music.wayne.edu

Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo) Contact: Margaret Hamilton, 269-387-4672, fax: 269.387.1113, margaret.hamilton@wmich.edu Deadline: 3/16, tuition: $6,176 res., $16,116 non-res. Grad. deadline: 2/15, tuition: $324 per cr. hr. res., $730 per cr. hr. non-res. 420 music majors, 39 faculty. www.wmich.edu (2006 data)

Minnesota
Augsburg College (Minneapolis) Augsburg College is an ideal setting to study music boasting majors in music, music business, music education, music performance, and music therapy. Contact: Janet Bertok, 2211 Riverside Avenue 612-330-1007, admissions@augsburg.edu Tuition: $24,046. Degrees: 1,2,8, music business. 110 music majors, 36 faculty, 3,100 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 10 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.augsburg.edu

Concordia College (Moorhead) Contact: Omar Correa, 218-299-3004, fax: 218.299. 3058, correa@cord.edu Deadline: rolling, tuition: $20,980, degrees: 1-3. 220 music majors, 43 faculty. www.cord.edu (2006 data)

Gustavus Adolphus College (St. Peter) The music department offers an outstanding musical experience as part of an undergraduate liberal arts program with an outstanding applied music faculty. Contact: Mark Anderson, 800 W. College Ave., 507-933-7676, fax: 507.933.7474, admission@gustavus.edu Deadline: 4/15. Tuition: $28,125. Degrees: 2, B.A. 60 music majors, 36 faculty, 2,600 total students. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 10 ch. groups, 6 chor. www.gustavus.edu

St. Olaf College (Northfield) 507-646-3297, fax: 507.646.3527, music@stolaf.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $28,200. Degrees: 1-3,4,7. 300 music majors, 65 faculty. www.stolaf.edu (2006 data)

Southwest Minnesota State University (Marshall) SMSU is a four-year liberal arts college offering music degrees and ensemble performance opportunities within the structure of a liberal arts curriculum. Contact: Richard Shearer, 1501 State St., 507-537-6286, fax: 507.537.7145, prospect ivestudent@southwestmsu.edu Deadline: 4/30. Tuition: $5,610, grad: $6,700. Degrees: 1,2. 45 music majors, 4 faculty, 4,150 total students. 4 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 chor. www.southwestmsu.edu

University of Minnesota (Duluth) The UMD Department of Music is a primary resource for those who seek a comprehensive music education and wish to enrich their lives through involvement with music, with a department mission to give students the highest quality musical instruction, preparing them to be teachers, creators, performers, and appreciators of music. Contact: Kathy Neff, Music Dept., 1201 Orlean Court-231 Humanities, 218-726-7090, fax: 218.726.8210, kneff@d.umn.edu Tuition: $8,884 res., $19,992 non-res., degrees: 1-4,9. Grad. tuition: $9,740 res., $16,838 non-res., degrees: 1,2. 148 music majors, 25 faculty, 9,908 total students. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 10 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.d.umn.edu/music

University of Minnesota (Minneapolis) The School of Music provides a superlative education to students from 37 states and 19 foreign countries. Contact: Aaron Rosenberger, 2106 4th St. S, 612-624-2847, fax: 612.624.8001, rosen510@umn.edu Deadline: 1/1. Tuition: $7,950 res., $19,380 non-res., grad.: $9,740 res., $16,800 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,8, music therapy. 522 music majors, 174 faculty. 5 bands, 6 jazz bands, 2 orch., 5 chor. www.music.umn.edu

University of St. Thomas (St. Paul) Contact: Matthew George, 651-962-5854, fax: 651.962.5876, mjgeorge@stthomas.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $24,368, grad.: $577 per cr. hr. Degrees: 1,2,7,11. 350 music majors, 80 faculty. www.stthomas.edu (2006 data)

Missouri
Evangel University (Springfield) The Department of Music is vitally interested in the spiritual, academic, social, and aesthetic development of every music student. The purpose of the department is to provide an excellent musical education that is thoroughly integrated with the university’s emphasis on the development of strong Christian character. Contact: Michael Kolstad, 1111 N. Glenstone Ave., 417-865-2815, fax: 417.865.9599 kolstadm@evangel.edu Deadline 8/1. Tuition: $13,530. Degrees: 1,2,7,11,13. 130 music majors, 27 faculty, 1600 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 8 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.evangel.edu/Academics/Music/index.asp

Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville) Contact: Bev Schenkel, 800 University Dr., 660-562-1148, fax: 660.562.1346, music@nwmissouri.edu Deadline: 1/1. Tuition: $207 per cr. hr. res., $356 per cr. hr. non-res., grad.: $259 per cr. hr. res., $454 per cr. hr. non-res. Degree: 2. 110 music majors, 32 faculty, 6,500 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 3 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.nwmissouri.edu

Missouri State University (Springfield) contact: Roger Stoner, 471-836-4420, fax: 417.836.7665, rogerstoner@missouristate.edu Deadline: 7/20. Tuition: $173 per cr. hr res., $337 per cr. hr. non-res., grad.: $199 per cr. hr. res., $388 per cr. hr. non-res. Degrees: 1-4,6,12. 410 music majors, 31 faculty. www.missouristate.edu (2006 data)

Truman State University (Kirksville) Truman’s success as one of the nation’s premier public liberal arts and sciences institutions can be traced to one guiding principle: an unwavering commitment to the undergraduate student. Truman offers an affordable education where intellectual challenge is embraced in a nurturing and diverse environment. Contact: 100 E. Normal, 660-785-4114, fax: 660.785.7456, admissions@truman.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $6,210 res., $10,820 non-res. Degrees: 1,3,4,6, liberal arts, pre-education in music. 200 music majors, 24 faculty, 5,850 total students. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 chor. www.truman.edu

University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg) UCM offers an outstanding comprehensive music program in performance, music education, and music technology. Music technology and piano pedagogy degrees are unique in the state. It is an All-Steinway School. Contact: Paul Orscheln, Dept. of Music, UH 109, 660-543-4530, fax: 660.543.8271. Tuition: $187 per cr. hr. res., $374 per cr. hr. non-res., degrees: 1,2,9,13. Grad. tuition: $236 per cr. hr. res., $471 per cr. hr. non-res., degrees: 1-6,9. 220 music majors, 22 faculty, 10,200 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 4 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.ucmo.edu/music

University of Missouri (Kansas City) The UMKC Conservatory has earned national and international recognition through its music and dance performance, composition, teaching, and scholarship. The most comprehensive music and dance educational center in the Midwest since 1906, the Conservatory boasts more than 80 faculty widely recognized as world-class scholars, artists, teachers, and leaders in their fields. Contact: James Elswick, Grant Hall, 816-235-2900, fax: 816.235.5264, elswickj@umkc.edu Deadline: 3/7. Degrees: 1-6,8-10,12. 620 music majors, 82 faculty. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 4 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.conservatory.umkc.edu

Nebraska
University of Nebraska (Lincoln) Contact: Susan Tribby, 402-472-6845, fax: 402.472.8962, music2@unl.edu. Deadline: 5/1, tuition: $4,800 res., $14,250 non-res., degrees: 1-5,11,12. Grad. deadline: 3/1, tuition: $3,807 res., $10,255 non-res., degrees: 1-6. 350 music majors, 58 faculty. (2006 data)

University of Nebraska (Omaha) The Department of Music is located in the Strauss Performing Arts Center and boasts a tunable recital hall which seats 500, impressive acoustic isolation, well-equipped classrooms and rehearsal spaces. The center serves as a nexus of musical activity not only for the university, but for the city of Omaha. Contact: Shellie Harden, 6001 Dodge St., 402-554-2177, fax: 402.554.2252, sharden@mail.unomaha.edu Deadline: 8/1, tuition: $3,504 res., $10,344 non-res., degrees: 1,2,3,13. Grad. deadline: 6/1, tuition: $3,276 res., $8,622 non-res., degrees: 1,2,6. 180 music majors, 35 faculty, 15,000 total students. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.uomaha.edu/music

Nevada
University of Nevada (Las Vegas) 702-895-3332, fax: 702.895.4239. Deadline: 2/1, tuition: $4,000 res., $12,000 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,5,9. Grad. deadline: rolling, tuition: $4,000 res., $14,000 non-res., degrees: 1-4,6,9. 370 music majors, 48 faculty. (2006 data)

New Jersey
Rowan University (Glassboro) 856-256-4651, fax: 856.256.4644, music@rowan.edu Dead-line: 1/31, tuition: $6,294 res., $12,588 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,9. Grad. deadline: rolling, tuition: $9,866 res., $15,834 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,6,9. 190 music majors, 50 faculty. www.rowan.edu (2006 data)

Rutgers University (New Brunswick) The Music Department offers a full range of degree programs from the baccalaureate through the doctorate. As a constituent of both the Mason Gross School of Arts and Rutgers University, the department strives for the highest artistic and academic standards. Contact: Lois Fromer, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Dept. of Music, 81 George St., 732-932-9302, fax: 732.932.1517, fromer@rci.rutgers.edu Deadline: 12/1, tuition: $8,541 res., $17,710 non-res. Grad. deadline: 2/1, tuition: $9,770 res., $14,290 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9. 445 music majors, 68 faculty, 1,293 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 3 ch. groups,4 chor. www.music.rutgers.edu

Westminster Choir College of Rider University (Princeton) Westminister is a professional college of music with a unique choral emphasis that educates students at the undergraduate and graduate levels for careers in church music, teaching, conducting, and performance. Professional training in music, emphasizing performance, is complemented by studies in liberal arts. Contact: Katherine Shields, 101 Walnut Ln., 609-921-7100, fax: 609.921.2538, kshields@rider.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $25,650. Degrees 1-4,6,7,12, grad. degrees in piano accompanying and coaching, piano pedagogy and performance, voice pedagogy. 495 music majors, 120 faculty. 6 chor. www.rider.edu/284.htm

New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University (Portales) Student Success...That’s What It’s All About! The Department of Music has been an accredited institutional member of NASM since 1960. Contact: Stephanie McClary, 1500 S. Ave K, Station 16, 800-FOR-ENMU, fax: 505.562.2118, stephanie.mcclary@enmu.edu Deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $3,100 res., $8,700 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,10. 110 music majors, 20 faculty, 4,200 total students. 7 bands, 2 jazz bands, 6 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.enmu.edu/music

University of New Mexico (Albuquerque) The UNM Department of Music strives to give each student a quality, first-rate musical education. The special attributes of the department are its artist faculty and a well-balance program. Contact: Keith Lemmons (undergrad.), Colleen Sheinberg (grad.), Dept. of Music, MSC04 2570, 505-277-2127, fax: 505.277.0708, klemmons@unm.edu , colleens@unm.edu Deadline: 6/15, tuition: $4,570 res., $14,942 non-res. Grad. deadline: 7/1, tuition: $3,767 res., $11,520 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9, string pedagogy, collaborative piano. 310 music majors, 57 faculty, 24,700 total students. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 25 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.music.unm.edu

New York
Brooklyn College of CUNY Conservatory of Music (Brooklyn) One of New York City’s leading institutions for training musicians and music educators. Distinguished faculty of active performers, composers, musicologists, and music education specialists. Over 150 public performances each year, with emphasis on contemporary American music. State-of-the-art computer-music center. Excellent music library and access to the city’s rich, diverse cultural resources. Contact: Bruce MacIntyre, 718-951-5286, fax: 718.951. 4502, brucem@brooklyn.cuny.edu Dead-line: 3/1. Tuition: $4,000 res., $8,640 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4. Grad. tuition: $6,480 res., $9,000 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,5. 200 music majors, 55 faculty, 15,500 total students. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 5 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.bcmusic.org

Colgate University (Hamilton) Founded in 1819, Colgate University is a highly selective, residential liberal arts college on a rolling 515 acre campus in central New York. Contact: Cara Share, Dept. of Music, 13 Oak Dr., 315-228-7642, fax: 315.228.7557, email: cshare@mail.colgate.edu (admissions) or rhealey@mail.colgate.edu (music). Tuition: $37,405. Degree: liberal arts-music. 30 music majors, 30 faculty, 2,750 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.colgate.edu

Cornell University (Ithaca) Cornell University offers students in all seven of its undergraduate colleges the opportunity to perform in Music Department ensembles and take courses in music. Cornell is an excellent choice for students who do not necessarily wish to major in music but who are serious about it. Contact: Roberto Sierra, Lincoln Hall, 607-255-4097, fax: 607.254.2877, musicinfo@cornell.edu Deadline: 1/1, tuition: $19,000 res., $34,000 non-res. Grad. deadline: 1/15, tuition: full scholarships. Degrees: B.A. in music, Ph.D. in musicology, D.M.A. in composition. 50 music majors, 28 faculty, 19,000 total students. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 6 chor. www.arts.cornell.edu/music

Eastman School of Music (Rochester) The Eastman School of Music prepares its students for success in the music world. Students regularly win high-profile competitions and alumni are members of respected orchestras and opera companies around the world. Eastman is known internationally for its excellent faculty, top-notch facilities, and talented student body and attracts exceptional students from around the world. Contact: Adrian Daly, 26 Gibbs St., 800-388-9695, fax: 585.232.8601, admissions@esm.rochester.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $31,720, grad: $990 per cr. hr. Degrees: 1-6,9, early music, ethnomusicology, opera directing. 1,600 music majors, 147 faculty. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 3 orch., many ch. groups, 4 chor. www.esm.rochester.edu

Five Towns College (Dix Hills) The college excels in all areas of music, offering concentrations in audio recording, technology, and music business. Students attend the college to focus on jazz studies and commercial music. Full and partial scholarships are available to qualified students. Contact: Jerry Cohen, 305 N. Service Rd., 631-656-2110, jcohen@ftc.edu Deadline: rolling, Tuition: $16,400, grad.: $5,400. Degrees 1,2,4,5,9,11-13. 316 music majors, 66 faculty, 1,285 total students. 8 band, 2 jazz, 1 orch., 2 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.ftc.edu

Houghton College, Greatbatch School of Music (Houghton) Within a Christ-centered, challenging, liberal arts education, the Greatbatch School of Music produces graduates who, through commitment to musical excellence and intelligent articulation of the integration of faith and music in their lives, can be effective musical practitioners and advocates in the Christian community and the world. Contact: Ben King, 1 Willard Ave., 585-567-9400, fax: 585.567.9517, music@houghton.edu Dead-line: rolling, tuition: $21,620, degrees: 1,2,4. Grad. deadline: 3/15, tuition: $697 per cr. hr., degrees: 1,4,6. 135 music majors, 13 faculty, 1150 total students. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 8 ch. groups, 4 chor., 1 opera, 1 mus. theater. www.houghton.edu/greatbatch

Ithaca College (Ithaca) Dynamic School of Music which blends professional musical training and strong academic programs in a beautiful college setting. Contact: Townsend Plant, 953 Danby Rd., 607-274-3366, fax: 607.274.1727, tplant@ithaca.edu Deadline: 2/1, tuition: $28,670, degrees 1-4,9,12,13. Grad. deadline: 3/1, tuition: $575 per cr. hr., degrees: 1,2,4,6. 540 music majors, 60 faculty, 6,900 total students. www.ithaca.edu

Manhattan School of Music (New York) 212-749-2802, fax: 212.749.3025, admissions@msmnyc.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $46,385. Degrees: 1,2,4,9. 854 music majors, 275 faculty. www.msmnys.edu (2006 data)

Mannes College New School for Music (New York) 212-580-0210 ext. 4862, fax: 212.580.1738, mannesadmissions@newschool.edu Deadline 12/1. Tuition: $27,600, Degrees: 1,3,4. 300 music majors, 150 faculty. (2006 data)

The New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music Program (New York) The school was founded with a radical idea: to create a faculty of active, professional musicians within an academic setting. The quality and uniqueness of the program lies in its artist-as-mentor classroom approach, its progressive curriculum and focus on small-group performance, and its community of exc eptionally talented students. Contact: Teri Lucas, 55 W. 13th St., 5th Flr., 212-229-5896, fax: 212.229.8936, lucast@newschool.edu Deadline: 1/1 fall, 9/15 spring. Tuition: $29,800. Degrees: 1,9. 280 music majors, 70 faculty, 7,000 total students. www.jazz.newschool.edu

New York University, Steinhardt School (New York) Contact: Paul Horan, 212-998-5424, fax: 212.995.4043, pgh1@nyu.edu Deadline: 11/1 early, 1/1 regular, tuition: $35,290. Grad. deadline: 12/15 early, 1/6-2/1 regular, tuition: $1,097. Degrees: 1-4,8-9,12-13, music business, arts administration. 1,447 music majors, 500 faculty, 2,447 total students. Multiple bands, 3 orch., 5 chor. www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/nyumusic2008

Purchase College (Purchase) 914-251-6702, fax: 914.251.6739, music@purchase.edu Deadline: 2/1. Tuition $4,350 res., $10,610 non-res., grad.: $6,900 res., $10,920 non-res. Degrees: 1,4,9,13. 442 music majors, 74 faculty. www.purchase.edu (2006 data)

State University of New York (Fredonia) The School of Music has a strong tradition of musical and teaching excellence. Accredited by NASM, our school is a nationally-recognized undergraduate and graduate program in a comprehensive, liberal arts and sciences college of SUNY. Contact: Barry Kilpatrick, Mason Hall, 716-673-3151, fax: 716.673.3154, music@fredonia.edu Deadline: rolling, tuition: $4,350 res., $10,610 non-res. Grad. deadline: 4/1, tuition: $6,900 res., $10,920 non-res. Degrees: 1-6, 8-13. 625 music majors, 90 faculty, 5,600 total students. 4 bands, 4 jazz bands, 2 orch. 6 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.fredonia.edu/music

S.U. of New York, The Crane School of Music (Potsdam) 315-267-2453, fax: 315.267.2413, crane@potsdam.edu tuition: $4,350 res., $10,660 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,11. Grad. deadline: 4/1, tuition: $6,900 res., $11,020 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4. 630 music majors, 55 faculty. www.potsdam.edu (2006 data)

North Carolina
Appalachian State University (Boone) The Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music, recognized throughout the southeastern United States, is a fully accredited member of NASM. Contact: William G. Harbinson, 813 Rivers St., 828-262-3020, fax: 828.262.6446, music@appstate.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $4,241 res., $11,963 non-res., grad.: $4,642 res., $14,226 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,7-11. 500 music majors, 58 faculty, 15,000 total students. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 1 ch. groups, 6 chor. www.music.appstate.edu

Lenoir-Rhyne College (Hickory) Whether you are looking toward a career in music or simply want to perform with first-rate music ensembles, Lenoir-Rhyne College can help you follow your musical dreams. Contact: Eric Brandon, LRC Box 7355, 828-328-7147, fax: 828.328.7037, dorschj@lrc.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $20,690. Degrees: 1,2,7,10. 18 faculty. 6 bands, 1 jazz band, 3 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.lrc.edu/mus

North Carolina School of the Arts (Winston-Salem) Internationally recognized artist-faculty, intensive training and performance experience, career building curriculum and internships, fellowships and assitantships, state-of-the-art performance facilities. Contact: Julie Hammarback, 1533 S. Main St., 336-770-3260, fax: 336.770.3248, music@ncarts.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $3,224 res., $14,654 non-res., grad: $3,636 res., $15,220 non-res. Degrees: 1,4,6,10. 195 music majors, 44 faculty, 897 music majors. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 30 ch. groups, 1chor. www.ncarts.edu

Salem College (Winston-Salem) Salem College is a women’s liberal arts college with a School of Music. Contact: Katherine Knapp-Watts, 601 S. Church St., 336-721-2621, admissions@salem.edu Tuition: $27,500. Degrees: 1,2,10. 30 music majors, 6 faculty, 1000 total students. 1 orch., 2 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.salem.edu

University of North Carolina (Greensboro) The mission of the UNCG School of Music is to provide a rich, stimulating environment in which students can develop as music professionals through a comprehensive curriculum enhanced by the liberal arts for undergraduate students and through study, training, and experiences for graduate students that will enable them to become specialists and leaders in their fields. Contact: Dianna Carter, P.O. Box 26170, 336-334-3638, fax: 336.334.5497, dtcarter@uncg.edu Deadline 8/1. Tuition: $2,458 res., $13,726 non-res. Grad. tuition: $2,692 res., $13,742 non-res. Degrees: 1-4,6,9. 600 music majors, 72 faculty, 16,000 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 2 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.uncg.edu/mus

University of North Carolina (Pembroke) Accredited by NASM, the Department of Music offers an in-depth program “where learning gets personal.” UNCP is noted for its diverse student body and its commitment to meeting the needs of all students. Contact: Lela Clark, P.O. Box 1510, 910-521-6230, fax: 910.521.6390, lela.clark@uncp.edu Tuition: $1875 res., $11,200 non-res., grad.: $1,450 res., $8,500 non-res. Degrees: 2, 11, 12, B.A. in liberal arts. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 3 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.uncp.edu/music

North Dakota
Dickinson State University (Dickinson) The focus of the Music Department is the education of future school music teachers. Contact: Tim Justus, 291 Campus Dr., 800-279-4295, fax: 701.483.2006, timothy.justus@dsu.nodak.edu Deadline: 8/10. Tuition: $1832 res., $2446 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 40 music majors, 12 faculty, 3,200 total students. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 5 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.dsu.nodak.edu

North Dakota State University (Fargo) Contact: Ana Rusness-Petersen, P.O. Box 5691, 701-231-7932, fax: 701.231.2085, ana.rusness@ndsu.edu Deadline: rolling, tuition: $5,200 res., $12,600 non-res. Grad. deadline: 8/1 spring, 1/1 fall, tuition: $2,789 res., $3,347 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,6. 160 music majors, 16 faculty, 12,000 total students. 3 bands, 4 jazz bands, 1 orch., 12 ch. groups, 6 chor. www.ndsu.edu/finearts/music

Ohio
Baldwin-Wallace College (Berea) The Conservatory of Music is an undergraduate, professional division of a liberal arts college near Cleveland, Ohio. Emphasis is placed on individual musical growth and development with experiential learning opportunities. Additional programs include a jazz emphasis, arts management, and music therapy equivalency. Contact: Anita Evans, 275 Eastland Rd., 866-BW-MUSIC, fax: 440.826.3239, thecon@bw.edu Deadline: 2 weeks prior to audition date. Tuition: $31,630. Degrees: 1-5,8-12. 280 music majors, 62 faculty, 3,100 total students. 2 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch. 35 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.bw.edu/conservatory

Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts (Bowling Green) The College of Musical Arts at BGSU offers the B.M., M.M. and D.M.A. degrees. The College has achieved national recognition for its outstanding faculty and student performers, and for its academic programs in preparing students to be music scholars, educators, and performers. Contact: Kathleen Moss (undergraduate), Robert Satterlee (graduate), College of Musical Arts, 419-372-2181, fax: 419.372.2938, kmoss@bgsu.edu, rsatter@bgsu.edu Deadline: 2/1, tuition: $16,018 res., $23,326 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,5,7,9,13. Grad. deadline: 1/1, tuition: $11,450 res., $18,758 non-res., degrees: 1-5,9. 550 music majors, 57 faculty, 21,000 total students. www.bgsu.edu.music

Cleveland Institute of Music (Cleveland) Ranked as one of the foremost music schools in the U.S., CIM provides exceptionally talented students from all over the world an outstanding, thoroughly professional education in music. Graduates are routinely admitted to leading graduate schools, win major competitions, and occupy important performance and teaching positions throughout the world. Contact: William Fay, 11021 E. Blvd., 216-795-3107, fax: 216.795.3161, admission@cim.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $30,190, Degrees: 1,4,6,13, eurythmics. 330 music majors, 90 faculty. www.cim.edu

Oberlin Conservatory (Oberlin) Founded in 1865 and situated amid the intellectual vitality of Oberlin College, the conservatory is renowned internationally as a professional music school of the highest caliber. Pronounced a “national treasure” by the Washington Post, Oberlin’s alumni have gone on to achieve illustrious careers in all aspects of the serious music world. Contact: Michael Manderen, 77 W. College St., 440-775-8413, fax: 440.775.6972, conservatoryadmissions@oberlin.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $36,064, grad: $18,032. Degrees: 1-6,9,13. 584 music majors, 91 faculty, 2,812 total students. 3 bands, 2, jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.oberlin.edu/con

Ohio University School of Music (Athens) One of six schools in the College of Fine Arts, the School of Music is a significant part of the vibrant cultural life of the Ohio University campus. Students, faculty, and guest artists present well over two hundred concerts and recitals each year. Alumni hold prominent teaching and professional positions throughout the U.S. and abroad. Contact: Michael Parkinson, 440 Robert Glidden Hall, 740-593-4244, fax: 740.593.1429, parkinsw@ohio.edu Deadline: 2/1, tuition: $8,907 res., $17,871 non-res. Grad. deadline: 5/1, tuition: $9,378 res., $17,370 non-res. 270 music majors, 46 faculty, 20,000 total students. 8 bands, 4 jazz bands, 1 orch., 15 ch. groups, 6 chor. www.finearts.ohiou.edu/music

Otterbein College (Westerville) Otterbein College is a comprehensive liberal arts institution with very strong arts offerings. Contact: Debbie Byrne, 1 Otterbein College, 614-823-1219, fax: 614.823.1200, dbyrne@otterbein.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $25,065. Degrees: 1,2,10-13. 200 music majors, 55 faculty, 3100 total students. 3 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 10 ch. groups, 6 chor. www.otterbein.edu

University of Akron (Akron), Michele Mills, (330) 972-5762, fax 330.972.6409, email: mt4@uakron.edu deadline 8/1, tuition $4,200 res., $7,900 non-res., degrees 1,2,4,5,9,12, graduate deadline 7/1, degrees 1-6,10, (c, j, o, th, v, op), 400 students, 83 faculty. www.uakron.edu (2006 data)

University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati) CCM offers a conservatory style education within a liberal arts setting. Students study with world-renowned faculty and have access to fantastic institutional resources as well as the general education offered by UC. Contact: P.J. Woolston, 3245 Emery Hall, 513-556-5463, fax: 513.556.1028. ccmadmis@uc.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $9,399 res., $23,922 non-res., grad: $12,111 res., $21,945 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9,10,12. 668 music majors, 150 faculty, 1,180 total students. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 2 chor. www.ccm.uc.edu

University of Toledo (Toledo) Contact: Lee Heritage, Dept. of Music MS 605, 419- 530-2448, utmusic@utoledo.edu Degrees: 1,2,9,11,13. 140 music majors, 42 faculty. www.music.utoledo.edu

Wittenberg University (Springfield), Brad Pochard, (937) 327-7341, fax 937.327. 7341, email: music@wittenberg.edu deadline 3/15, tuition $29,280, degrees 1-4,7, (c, o, th, v, op), 504 students, 27 faculty. www.wittenberg.edu (2006 data)

Youngstown State University, Dana School of Music (Youngstown), Michael Crist, (330) 941-3636, fax 330.941.1490, email: mrcrist@ysu.edu deadline 8/15, tuition $6,696 res., $12,204 non-res., degrees 1-6,8,9,11-13, graduate deadline 7/17, tuition $6,000 res., $8,800 non-res., degrees 1-6,8,9,11,12, (c, j, o, th, v, op), 350 students, 50 faculty. www.ysu.edu (2006 data)

Oklahoma
Cameron University (Lawton) The music program emphasizes the development of musical knowledge and performance skills in all students. Contact: Alfred Duckett, 2800 W. Gore Blvd., 580-581-2440, fax: 580.581.5764, aduckett@cameron.edu Tuition: $125 per cr. hr. res., $150 per cr. hr. non-res. Grad. tuition: $303 per cr. hr. res., $364 per cr. hr. non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4. 50 music majors, 10 faculty, 6,000 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 1 chor. www.cameron.edu/music

Oklahoma Christian University (Oklahoma City) At OCU, we’re about transforming lives for Christian faith, leadership, and service. The Music Dept. is an accredited institutional member of NASM. OCU has a generous music scholarship program. Contact: Patricia Groves, 2501 E. Memorial Rd., 405- 425-5530, fax: 405.425.5480, music@oc.edu Deadline: 4/1. Tuition: $14,020. Degree: 2. 53 music majors, 13 faculty, 2,000 total students. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.oc.edu/music

Oklahoma City University, Bass School of Music (Oklahoma City), Becky Maxwell, (405) 208-5980, fax 405.208.5971, email: bmaxwell@okcu.edu deadline rolling, tuition $17,900, degrees 1,2,4,7,11,12, graduate deadline rolling, tuition $12,760, degrees 1,4,6,12, (c, j, o, th, v, op), 550 students, 75 faculty. www.okcu.edu (2006 data)

Oklahoma State University (Stillwater) The music program at OSU serves students who plan careers in the field of music as well as those who desire to participate in a comprehensive music program. Professional instruction prepares students for careers in performance, teaching, or the music industry. Contact: Julia Combs, 219 Student Union, 405-744-6133, fax: 405.744.9324, julie.combs@okstate.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $5,530 res., $14,100 non-res., degrees 1,2. Grad. tuition: $145 per cr. hr. res., $515 per cr. hr. non-res., degrees: 1,6. 168 music majors, 33 faculty, 25,700 total students. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 orch., 10 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.music.okstate.edu

Southern Nazarene University (Bethany) A Christian, liberal arts institutional member of NASM. Contact: Warren Rogers, 6729 NW 39th, 405-491-6345, fax: 405.717.6268, pmoore@snu.edu Deadline: 8/1. Tuition: $16,000. Degrees: 1,2,7,11. 80 music majors, 13 faculty, 2,200 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 4 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.snu.edu

Oregon
University of Oregon (Eugene) The only full-range, comprehensive professional school of music and dance in the Oregon University system. Contact: Kathy McNulty, 1225 University of Oregon, 541-346-1164, fax: 541.346.0723, audition@uoregon.edu Deadline: 1/15, tuition: $5838 res., $11,055 non-res. Degrees: 1-5,9,14. grad.: 1-6,9,14. 450 music majors, 65 faculty, 20,388 total students. 7 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 8 ch. groups, 8 chor. www.music.uoregon.edu

Willamette University (Salem) The music department offers intensive, professional training in specialized areas, coupled with a balanced core of liberal arts courses. Curriculum offerings are designed to enable highly motivated individuals with diverse musical backgrounds to become skilled musicians. For majors and non-majors, the department offers private instruction, performing ensembles, and general music courses. Contact: Teresa Hudkins, 900 State St., 988-542-2787, fax: 503.375.5365, thudkins@willamette.edu Deadline: 11/1. Tuition: $31,760. Degrees: 1,2,4,13. 55 music majors, 32 faculty, 2,500 total students. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 5 ch. groups, 5 chor. www.willamette.edu

Pennsylvania
Carnegie Mellon University School of Music (Pittsburgh) The conservatory within a universi