The School of Music at Illinois State University enrolls more than 400 students who study with a dedicated teaching faculty that includes world-class performers, published scholars, and leading educators. The School of Music calendar features more than 200 solo and ensemble performances annually and is host to numerous festivals, conferences and symposia.

Our mission is to nurture and develop the talent and potential of each of our students, engaging them in rigorous training, to produce the best possible musicians, educators and individuals possible.

More reasons to choose the School of Music at Illinois State University:

• We are the only institution in the state of Illinois to offer a masters degree in Music Therapy.
• We produce more music educators for the state of Illinois than any other institution.
• For Music Education majors, we have virtually 100 percent job placement upon graduation.
• The new Center for the Performing Arts, which features a new Concert Hall and Theater, opened in spring of 2002.
• The School of Music sponsors several national and state-wide conferences and festivals annually. Some of these include the Music for All Summer Symposium, the State of Illinois Invitational Marching Band Championships, and the Madrigal Festival.
• We celebrate the holiday season with the annual Madrigal Dinners.
• Throughout the summer, we offer numerous Workshops, Festivals and Course Offerings for beginning to professional musicians and educators.

Significant Upcoming Events:

• The Steinway Piano Dedication Concert will be on September 16 in the Center for the Performing Arts.
• The School of Music will present a Choral Showcase concert on September 21 and the Wind Symphony on September 28.
• The Gold Series in the Center for the Performing Arts begins with the ISU Symphony Orchestra on October 2.
• ISU Bands will host the State of Illinois Invitational Marching Band Championships on October 11. Go to the ISU Bands website for more information.
• For more information be sure to visit the School of Music Events web page.

For a complete list of events, check out the University Calendar.