Program Description

Western Michigan University's musical arts program offers a broad-based music education with a curriculum including a wide variety of courses such as basic music skills, aural skills, music history and literature, multimedia arts, conducting and composition. 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. Also required are four hours of non-repeatable performance hours, such as keyboard fundamentals, voice and guitar classes. And, as a musical arts student at WMU, you will be invited to enjoy the School of Music’s constant flow of guest artists for concerts, classes and residencies.

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.
• To be admitted into WMU's musical arts program, you must successfully complete the school's audition and testing program, held each November, January and February. Students are required to take at least four hours of repeatable ensemble electives including for several of the University’s renowned choruses, bands and orchestras. Most ensembles are by audition only.

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.