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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Illinois State’s Music Therapy sequence is approved by the American Music Therapy Association and integrates musical study with clinical training aligned to AMTA competencies

Graduates are eligible to sit for the national board certification exam for the MT-BC (Music Therapist–Board Certified) credential required for professional practice

Training

Coursework and clinical experiences prepare students to work across the lifespan, from neonatal intensive care through hospice and end-of-life care, in settings including schools, hospitals, nursing homes, forensic settings, private clinics, physical rehabilitation facilities, and addiction recovery centers

Music Therapy faculty include Cindy Ropp and Andrea Crimmins (Associate Professors) and Emily Beinborn and Megan Hildebrandt (Instructional Assistant Professors)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.62

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

19.1K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,816

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,484

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$36,422

Before aid

Average net price

$19,398

After aid

Index · financialaid.illinoisstate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 10h ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Illinois State’s Music Therapy sequence is approved by the American Music Therapy Association and integrates musical study with clinical training aligned to AMTA competencies

Graduates are eligible to sit for the national board certification exam for the MT-BC (Music Therapist–Board Certified) credential required for professional practice

Training

Music Therapy faculty include Cindy Ropp and Andrea Crimmins (Associate Professors) and Emily Beinborn and Megan Hildebrandt (Instructional Assistant Professors)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Illinois State’s Music Therapy sequence is approved by the American Music Therapy Association and integrates musical study with clinical training aligned to AMTA competencies

Graduates are eligible to sit for the national board certification exam for the MT-BC (Music Therapist–Board Certified) credential required for professional practice

Training

Music Therapy faculty include Cindy Ropp and Andrea Crimmins (Associate Professors) and Emily Beinborn and Megan Hildebrandt (Instructional Assistant Professors)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

PriorityNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Deadlines · illinoisstate.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

On Campus

Dec 5, 2026Jan 22–23, 2027Feb 5–6 & 13, 2027

On Campus (not for scholarship consideration)Mar 20, 2027

Auditions · finearts.illinoisstate.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire

Music Therapy applicants complete a classical performance entrance audition on their primary instrument or voice, following the suggested repertoire for that studio on the School of Music auditions page

Letters of Recommendation (Required)

One letter of recommendation from a music professional, uploaded to the application portal

Resume (Required)

A music resume detailing performance and training experience

Auditions · finearts.illinoisstate.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Illinois State University first, then select an audition date within the University application

No separate application portal is required for music auditions

Recorded audition option available for applicants residing outside Illinois

Important Notes

Admitted students take a music theory and aural-skills placement exam at orientation for course placement only, not admission

What's The Process

Audition Process

A classical performance audition is required for admission to the Music Therapy sequence

Perform on your primary instrument or voice per the suggested repertoire for that studio

Illinois State's music therapy program is approved by the American Music Therapy Association

Decisions

Audition results determine acceptance to the School of Music

Previous music experience expected for all music majors

Contact

School of Music: (309) 438-8959

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Consideration

Audition on earlier dates for best scholarship opportunity

March audition dates are not eligible for scholarship consideration

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.62

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

19.1K

Earnings

$62K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,816

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$29,484

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$36,422

Before aid

Average net price

$19,398

After aid

Index · financialaid.illinoisstate.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Illinois State’s Music Therapy sequence is approved by the American Music Therapy Association and integrates musical study with clinical training aligned to AMTA competencies

Graduates are eligible to sit for the national board certification exam for the MT-BC (Music Therapist–Board Certified) credential required for professional practice

Training

Music Therapy faculty include Cindy Ropp and Andrea Crimmins (Associate Professors) and Emily Beinborn and Megan Hildebrandt (Instructional Assistant Professors)

Updated 10h ago

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