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:

• Graduation Ceremonies for the School of Music take place on Saturday May 10 at 7:00 pm in Braden Auditorium. Tubist and ISU alum Rex Martin will present the keynote address.
• The Annual Concerts on the Quad begin on June 30. Stay tuned for details.
• The Music for All Summer Symposium will be campus from June 23-28.
• ISU Bands will host the Junior High School Band Camp on July 13-19. 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.