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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