Program Description

Western Michigan University's School of Music is dedicated to music as an art form that:

• Elevates the lives of all who experience it.
• Embraces and transcends the entire range of human emotion, expression and community.
• Is vital to the cultural enrichment of society.

As a music student at WMU, you will be offered a variety of professional opportunities, each of which is dedicated to thorough preparation and high standards of performance. The performing ensembles at WMU have assumed a significant role in the cultural, educational and aesthetic environment of the greater University community. Additionally, as they have traveled throughout the United States, South America, Europe and Asia, these performing ensembles have favorably extended WMU's distinguished reputation of excellence in the arts.The educational process of ensemble training culminates in a variety of concerts and recitals. In a recent five-year period, WMU's School of Music presented nearly 4,500 concerts for audiences totaling well over 1.5 million people. This included more than 2,300 campus events, extensive touring in Michigan plus concerts in 35 other states and 15 foreign countries.

Recent WMU graduates with degrees in music are working as:

• Musicians
• Teachers
• Performers
• Private music instructors

Admission Requirements

Your transcript is the most important piece of information.  It shows what courses you’ve taken and your grades, which allows us to assess:

• Academic Preparation.  Successful students are prepared students and we want to make sure you’re ready for the rigors of college-level work.  We recommend*:
  -  4 years of English
  -  3-4 years of math (through second year algebra or pre-calculus)
  -  3 years of natural sciences (two or more with a lab component)
  -  2 years of the same foreign language
• Grade Point Average.
• Grade Trend.  How well you’ve done in your most recent courses.
• Before you can be admitted to any music program at WMU, you must successfully complete the school's audition and testing program, held each November, January and February.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6

Remarks:

• Yearly tuition fee is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $33,688.
• Score reporting required.