Students at Illinois College may participate in music in a wide variety of ways, including performing in ensembles, taking lessons or a class, or declaring a major or minor.  Students wishing to major may pursue a B.A. degree with emphasis in Education, Performance, Music Research, or Composition.  A major in music at Illinois College provides a foundation for careers in fields such as education, communications, business, and the arts.

Music Ensembles

Illinois College offers a brass ensemble, wind ensemble, concert choir, chamber choir, jazz band and a newly formed pep band.  These ensembles are the most visible extension of the music department.  All of these groups perform on and off-campus several times each year.  Along with these ensembles our students have also participated in the Jacksonville Symphony chorale and orchestra.  For many ensemble participants, the highlight of the performing year comes during extended tours.  These tours have taken the IC Music Department to New York City, St. Louis, Denver, Chicago, New Orleans and Florida in recent years.

Illinois College Fine Arts Series

For more than 25 years the McGaw Fine Arts Series has treated audiences to some of the world’s finest musical entertainment.  Students have the chance to listen to nationally and internationally recognized music artists.

Breakaway Program

This program offers a unique opportunity for students to learn outside of the classroom.  Recent breakaway trips have included a historic music tour of New York City and a study of pipe organs in Italy.

Opportunities for Majors

Many of the music majors at Illinois College go on into education.  Whether it is in the classroom or privately, music education is a common choice for many of our majors.  Music majors can receive K-12 certification.

Graduate school is also another popular choice among music majors.  Illinois College students have gone on to graduate school to study vocal and instrumental performance, education, musicology and music business.  Some of the recent graduates have pursued graduate study at Arizona State University, University of Iowa, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Northwestern.

 

   

 

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Jacksonville, IL 62650
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